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Ontario Lawyer Couple Accused in $11 Million Fraud Scheme

Summary: A Whitby, Ontario lawyer and her husband are among those accused of running a scam that defrauded lenders of…

What Law Firms Have the Best Big Law Summer Associate Programs?

Summary: The American Lawyer interviewed over 3,000 second and third-year law students to find out what they think of Big…

Gary M. Prolman Suspended from Law Again

Summary: Although Gary M. Prolman fought to be able to practice law again last year, a Maine Supreme Court Judicial…

Ohio Attorney David Ernst Accused of Misconduct in Representation of Army Soldier’s Family

Summary: Longtime Lebanon, Ohio attorney David Ernst is accused of a lack of diligence in his representation of an Army…

Judge Investigated for Denying Attorney Bathroom Break

Summary: A DeKalb County Judge is accused of refusing to allow a defense attorney a bathroom break after multiple requests,…

Legal Industry Needs New Leadership, Expert Says

Summary: A Forbes contributor has argued that the legal industry could use younger and more innovative management. Law is one…

Suspended Michael Krill Put in Jail after Failing to Return Client Money

Summary: Suspended attorney Michael Krill has failed to return money to his clients that he invested in a fraudulent scheme…

Slater and Gordon Prepares to Cut Staff during Restructure

Summary: Slater and Gordon is undergoing big changes after facing financial problems that forced it to give up on its…

Robert Graham Disbarred after Admitting to Theft of Over $16 Million in Client Funds

Summary: After being convicted of multiple felony charges related to the theft of nearly $17 million in client funds, Robert…

Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth Partner Disbarred

Summary: A former partner at Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth was disbarred by the California bar for scheming to plant…

Attorney Resigns after Suggesting Education Secretary Betsy DeVos Deserves to Be Sexually Attacked

Summary: After suggesting someone should sexually attack Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on his Twitter account, a Texas lawyer has resigned…

Attorney Robert Beck Stole from Clients to Fund Lavish Lifestyle

Summary: An Illinois attorney has been stealing from clients to fund a lavish lifestyle, including nearly $30,000 towards monthly household…