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Jesse Matson Disbarred for Taking Money without Performing Work

Summary: An attorney in Fargo, North Dakota was disbarred for collecting money without performing any legal work and other misconduct.…

Flint Water Crisis: Michigan Officials Charged with Manslaughter

Summary: Michigan officials have been charged with involuntary manslaughter for a death caused by Flint's contaminated water supply.  The Flint…

Lawyer Alison Motta Suspended for Saying F-Word in Court

Summary: Chicago attorney, Alison Motta has been suspended for 90 days for using profanity during a trial.  UPDATE: Alison Motta's…

Leigh Day Lawyers Failed to Release Detainee List

Summary: Lawyers for Leigh Day  claim “human error” over failure to release a list of their clients’ military association in…

Christopher Cicero Faces Disbarment for Fourth Instance of Misconduct

Summary: After being suspended in 2014 for trying to fraudulently eliminate a speeding ticket against him, attorney Chris Cicero may…

Patrick Hudec, with History of Failed Communication with Clients, Faces 60-Day Suspension

Summary: Wisconsin attorney Patrick Hudec could be suspended for 60-days for misconduct related to two recent matters and a history…

Louisiana Prosecutor Resigns for Misconduct in His Private Practice

Summary: An Evangeline Parish prosecutor resigned from his position in responsible to complaints about misconduct in his private practice. A…

Chris Christie’s Misconduct May Cost Him 10 Years in Prison

Summary: A summons issued for misconduct in office for New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie comes with a maximum ten year…

Chicago Police to be Investigated by Department of Justice

Summary: The Department of Justice will look into how Chicago has been handling the misconduct of their police officers in…

Judge in Hot Water for Buying Clerk a Beamer

Summary: A judge found guilty of misconduct gave his clerk a BMW in an act of "mentorship." Move over, Ashley…

Kathleen Kane’s Office Served with a New Search Warrant

Summary: Police searched Pennsylvania AG Kathleen Kane’s office again Thursday. It's unclear whether the new search warrant was related to charges pending against her.…

Attorney General Kane Turning Focus onto Another Scandal

Summary: Instead of explaining her own actions, Attorney General Kane is claiming her problems are because of her enemies retaliating…