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client funds
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Legal Futures Blog
Client account interest scheme “could create meaningful change”
An Interest on Lawyers’ Client Accounts scheme “could create meaningful change” by delivering a justice system that works for more people. The post Client account interest scheme “could create meaningful…
Legal Profession Blog
He Had To Eat
The Georgia Supreme Court has disbarred an attorneyRegarding S25Y0538, the Special Master determined that Lemoine had a duty to communicate and consult with the Clients, diligently perform the services that…
Legal Profession Blog
One Dollar Left
An Illinois attorney has filed a motion for consent disbarment in the face of pending allegationsBetween October 2023 and June 2024, Movant converted at least $388,064 in funds that belonged…
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A Private Affair
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court affirmed the imposition of private discipline on two attorneysHere, the respondents violated two rules. First, they violated Mass. R. Prof. C. 1.15 (f) (1) (E)…
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Slush Fund
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has revoked an attorney's licenseThe Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) filed a 48-count, 113 page complaint against Attorney Carl Robert Scholz, alleging various counts of misconduct…
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Loan Ranger
The New York Appellate Division for the Fourth Judicial Department has disbarred an attorney for misconduct in multiple mattersIn determining an appropriate sanction, we have considered numerous aggravating factors, including…
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When You Kiss A Police Detective
The Nevada Supreme Court has accepted an attorney's consent to disbarment after his reinstatement from an earlier suspensionThe declaration states that Crawford freely and voluntarily consents to disbarment after having…
Filevine Blog
The Difference Between Trust Accounts and Operating Accounts: Why It Matters
By Katie Wolf
In the legal profession, trust is paramount. Clients entrust lawyers with their most sensitive information, their legal rights, and often, their financial assets. This places a significant responsibility on attorneys…
Legal Profession Blog
No Need To Remand
The Washington State Supreme Court found a Disciplinary Board order of remand improper Stephen Kenneth Monro is a Washington attorney facing discipline related to converting client funds, among several other charges.…
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Charge It!
Reciprocal discipline was imposed by the New York Appellate Division for the Second Judicial Department in the form of a one-year suspension in a matter where a suspension of no…