19 min
Episode 58 - Hardly Working Ethy Awards
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- Kurser
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In this long-awaited episode, Sean Carter explains the importance of regular ethical reminders and then unveils the four most recent Ethy nominees:
1) A VIEW FROM THE TOP (Ms/Mr Uncongeniality)
A Louisiana lawyer was suspended for six months for asking the opposing party to "wear something low cut" to an upcoming hearing.
2) THE LITTLE MERMAID (Most Conflicted in a Legal Representation)
A Massachusetts lawyer was reprimanded for representing a client in litigation while simultaneously attempting to be hired by the opposing lawyer firm.
3) A TIME TO KILL (Critic's Choice Award)
A New York lawyer was disbarred for disparaging and threatening posts to judges on social media.
4) HARDLY WORKING (Most Creative Billing)
A Tennessee lawyer was suspended for five years (with four years stayed) for falsifying time sheets and expense reports.
To financial support the podcast, please visit us at: https://www.patreon.com/ethyawards.
In this long-awaited episode, Sean Carter explains the importance of regular ethical reminders and then unveils the four most recent Ethy nominees:
1) A VIEW FROM THE TOP (Ms/Mr Uncongeniality)
A Louisiana lawyer was suspended for six months for asking the opposing party to "wear something low cut" to an upcoming hearing.
2) THE LITTLE MERMAID (Most Conflicted in a Legal Representation)
A Massachusetts lawyer was reprimanded for representing a client in litigation while simultaneously attempting to be hired by the opposing lawyer firm.
3) A TIME TO KILL (Critic's Choice Award)
A New York lawyer was disbarred for disparaging and threatening posts to judges on social media.
4) HARDLY WORKING (Most Creative Billing)
A Tennessee lawyer was suspended for five years (with four years stayed) for falsifying time sheets and expense reports.
19 min