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Apr 15, 2002disbarmentfinality of judgmentcontempt of courtlegal ethicscode of professional responsibility
Finality of Judgment in Disbarment Cases: When a Lawyer Can No Longer Contest a Decision
The Supreme Court denies a disbarred lawyer's belated motion to reopen his case, reaffirming the doctrine of finality of judgment and punishing defiance of court orders.
Jul 12, 2000disbarmentfinality of judgmentcontempt of courtlegal ethicscode of professional responsibilitysupreme court
Finality of Judgment and the Limits of Post-Decision Remedies in Disbarment Cases
A disbarred lawyer's belated motion to reopen his case fails before the doctrine of finality of judgment, earning him contempt and fines.