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Oct 5, 2022legal ethicsattorney suspensioncode of professional responsibilitycandor to courtdisbarment
Upholding Honesty in Court: Attorney Suspended for Misleading Statements
A lawyer's false denial of a compromise agreement led to a one-month suspension, reaffirming that candor to courts is non-negotiable.
Jul 5, 2017legal ethicsconflict of interestcode of professional responsibilityattorney suspensionclient loyalty
Attorney Suspended for Conflicting Representation and Accepting Fees from Opposing Party
A lawyer's one-year suspension for negotiating with the opposing party and accepting professional fees from them, violating client loyalty rules.