legal ethics
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A Florida attorney has been charged with aggravated stalking after allegedly harassing another lawyer through repeated unwanted visits, threatening text messages, and references to the victim’s family. Carlos L. Santi, 43, an attorney with the Property & Casualty Law Group in Coral Gables, was arrested Thursday while carrying pizza boxes labeled with the name of…
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Sean “Diddy” Combs, the music mogul currently facing sex trafficking charges, has taken legal action to defend his reputation, filing a defamation lawsuit against a man and his attorney who alleged the existence of incriminating videos involving Combs. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in New York City on Wednesday, also targets Nexstar Media Group…
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In a recent ruling that has drawn attention for its sharp rebuke, New York Judge Analisa Torres delivered what experts are calling a “bench slap” to Jay-Z’s legal team after the rapper’s attorneys filed multiple motions demanding the public identification of an anonymous woman in a high-profile sexual assault case. The ruling has sent a…
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As 2024 draws to a close, American Law Reporter looks back at the year’s most impactful legal stories, capturing the legal community’s attention with groundbreaking rulings, notable controversies, and significant legal developments. Here’s a roundup of the top 10 legal stories of 2024: 1. States Can’t Ban Guns in Banks, Hospitals, and Churches, But Property…
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A Georgia appellate court has ruled to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from prosecuting former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants in the case related to their efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. The decision marks a significant development in the legal proceedings surrounding Trump’s alleged election interference and may undermine efforts…
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The Florida Supreme Court has formally revoked the law license of Nina Marano, a Florida attorney who pleaded guilty to tampering with a corpse. The revocation, which took place on Nov. 14, 2024, followed Marano’s request and will stand unless a rehearing motion is filed within the designated time frame. Marano, also known as Nina…
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A Detroit judge is facing disciplinary action after ordering a teenage student to be handcuffed for falling asleep during a courtroom field trip. Judge Kenneth King of the 36th District Court has been temporarily removed from his docket following the incident, according to a statement issued by Chief Judge William McConico. The situation unfolded during…
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A controversy has emerged in Shelby County Criminal Court as Judge Shelia Renfroe faces removal from over two dozen cases following allegations of bias against a public defense attorney. The motion to disqualify Judge Renfroe, who presides over the Shelby County Mental Health Court Division 9, was heard last week Friday in Judge Christopher Craft’s…
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