ABA rules not enough to control pay-to-play

Article Abstract:

Pay-to-pay, the practice of providing municipal engagements to law firms or attorneys seemingly in exchange for political contributions, is prohibited under a controversial resolution being considered by the ABA. Voluntary efforts to end this practice have failed, but some attorneys are critical of the proposed ABA rule. These critics say the proposed rule focuses unfairly on municipal finance attorneys and the existing Model Rules of Professional Conduct already prevent this abuse. These arguments appear to be spurious, since the Model Rules have proven inadequate in this area.

Public Finance Activities, Municipal Govt Finance, Laws, regulations and rules, Practice, A.B.A., Local finance

---

Lawyers' attacks on judges risk censure

Article Abstract:

Attacks on judges by lawyers when the lawyers knows such attacks are without factual basis or with reckless disregard for the attacks' truth are ethical lapses which should be disciplined and have been by both federal and state courts across the US. There is nothing wrong with criticizing a judge when the criticism is based on fact or law. Disciplinary action is warranted when this is not the case.

Judges, Justice, Administration of, Administration of justice, Public opinion, states

---

Small firms' careless, slippery-slope errors

Article Abstract:

Grievance boards and courts have become less tolerant of legal malpractice resulting from attorneys accepting a case above their technical capability. Statistics show that such breaches are more likely to occur with sole practitioners and small law firms. Even sole practitioners should have strict self-audit procedures and discuss problem cases with colleagues.

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: 'Friends of Bill' shell out: lawyers contribute to Clinton legal fund for Paula Jones, Whitewater probes. Paula Jones appeal rides on 'how bad is bad.'?
• Abstracts: In the good old summertime: clerkships aren't just for big firms - solos and small firms can benefit, too
• Abstracts: Remote access programs compared. Single express Internet access for networks. The latest Word from Microsoft
• Abstracts: Jr. Partner adds calendaring from court rules. Calendar using court rules. Conquering taxing calculations
• Abstracts: Roundtable conference with enforcement officials. Roundtable discussion with enforcement officials

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.