Could a trial keep Rick Perry off the campaign trail?
The Texas Governor and 2016 presidential hopeful is seeking to avoid trial at all costs.
Ethics
Can a veto be a crime?
Prosecutors say Texas Governor Rick Perry committed two felonies. He insists he was just doing his job.
How much authority is too much?
Texas Governor Rick Perry has been indicted and arrested for allegedly using improper methods to cause the resignation of a District Attorney.
Professional Responsibility & Legal Ethics
05.22.2014 Reprimand [Wake County]
On May 22, 2014, the Grievance Committee of the North Carolina State Bar reprimanded Thomas D. Blue, Jr. (“Blue”), for
Professional Responsibility & Legal Ethics
06.20.2014 Reprimand [Forsyth County]
On June 20, 2014, the Grievance Committee of the North Carolina State Bar reprimanded Kristen N. Comerford (“Comerford”). Comerford’s former
Professional Responsibility & Legal Ethics
02.20.2014 Reprimand [Onslow County]
On February 20, 2014, the Grievance Committee of the North Carolina State Bar reprimanded Stephanie L. Villaver (“Villaver”) after determining
Advising Clients on Social Media Posts
The North Carolina Ethics Committee proposed an opinion suggesting that lawyers may advise their clients to remove social media posts if doing so does not constitute spoliation or is otherwise illegal.
Professional Responsibility & Legal Ethics
05.29.2014 Temporary Stay from 04.22.2014 Consent Order of Disbarment [Robeson County]
William Britt’s actions regarding entrusted funds violated several of the North Carolina Rules of Professional Conduct. First, entrusted funds were
Professional Responsibility & Legal Ethics
02.24.2014 Reprimand [Forsyth County]
Antoinette L. Van-Riel violated numerous rules after being hired to represent M. K. in separation and divorce proceedings. Van-Riel violated Rule
Professional Responsibility & Legal Ethics
04.09.2014 Consent Order of Reinstatement [Alamance County]
On December 1, 2005, Ronna Gibbs was transferred to disability inactive status. On December 5, 2013, Dr. Philip H. Lavine,
May Judges be Boy Scouts in North Carolina?
In light of the recent California Judicial Bar’s proposed amendment which may prohibit judges from being members of the Boy Scouts, will North Carolina judges also be prohibited from participating in Boy Scouts?
Florida judge disbarred after secret relationship with prosecutor
The presiding judge and lead prosecutor established a “personal and emotional relationship” during the course of a capital murder trial.