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fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Trump Lawyers Battle In 'America's Most Disbarrable' Pageant - Above the Law

The tournament highlights unethical conduct among Trump lawyers, aiming to challenge their law licenses for professional responsibility breaches.
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fromLawSites
2 weeks ago

Sixth Circuit Slaps Steep Sanctions on Two Lawyers for Fake Citations and Misrepresentations in Appellate Briefs

The 6th Circuit imposed substantial sanctions on two Tennessee attorneys for filing briefs containing over two dozen fabricated or misrepresented citations, ordering $15,000 fines each plus joint responsibility for appellees' attorney fees and double costs.
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fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

New Tool Catches AI Hallucinations In Legal Briefs - Above the Law

BriefCatch's RealityCheck tool automatically detects AI hallucinations and citation errors in legal filings, addressing a critical problem as law firms increasingly misuse AI in legal documents.
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fromAbove the Law
4 weeks ago

Lindsey Halligan Under Investigation And The DOJ Is Big Mad About It - Above the Law

The DOJ proposed a regulation granting Attorney General Pam Bondi authority to block state bar ethics investigations into government lawyers, eliminating a remaining check on DOJ misconduct and preventing bar discipline as accountability.
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fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
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Legal Ethics Roundup: Associate Alleges Partner Rape, Rally Ethics For Judge, ND 1st Female Chief Justice & More - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
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Legal Ethics Roundup: Associate Alleges Partner Rape, Rally Ethics For Judge, ND 1st Female Chief Justice & More - Above the Law

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fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: GA Justices Want Jan 6 Lawyer Disbarred, Legal Independence Principles From Fed Judges, Crypto Complaint Against DOJ Atty & More - Above the Law

Retired judges propose principles of legal independence urging lawyers and institutions to defend the rule of law, reinforce professional duties, and protect First Amendment freedoms.
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