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Since the Supreme Court of the United States allowed capital punishment to resume in 1976, only fourteen women have been executed, including Suzanne Basso last month.
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What is an attorney’s responsibility relative to electronic records following termination of representation?
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May an attorney immediately disburse against funds credited to a client trust account by automated clearinghouse transfer and electronic funds transfer?
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What is the extent of a defense attorney’s responsibility to provide a client with discovery during representation in a criminal matter?
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Currently, there are two grievances pending against attorney Reid G. Brown. The Grievance Committee notes that Brown presently suffers from various medical conditions that “significantly impair Brown’s professional judgment, performance, or competence as an attorney.” The procedure for a
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On April 7, 2010, attorney Willie D. Gilbert, II, received a stayed suspension of five years. The Disciplinary Hearing Commission concluded that Gilbert had “violated the Rules of Professional Conduct by appropriating funds he held in a fiduciary capacity for his own use, and by failing to
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Steven M. Cheuvront, an attorney in Morganton, North Carolina, was hired in October of 2012, to represent a client in connection with charges of expired registration, expired inspection, and improper passing. In February of 2013, the client contacted Mr. Cheuvront to complain that the cases had
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On August 19, 2013, attorney George Rexford Gore pled guilty to “willful failure to discharge duties,” a misdemeanor. Gore received a 45-day suspended sentence, and the Superior Court of Brunswick County suspended his law license for six months. The order notes the State Bar’s intention
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On February 14, 2013, William R. Shilling was arrested and charged with misdemeanor child abuse and communicating threats. The charges stemmed from an alleged domestic violence incident. Three months later, Mr. Shilling pled guilty to both counts. Following the guilty plea, Shilling received
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Gregory A. Bullard was the subject of a random audit in January of 2011. The audit revealed multiple deficiencies in Mr. Bullard’s trust account recordkeeping. There was also a balance exceeding $20,000 for which Bullard could not identify the beneficial owner. Bullard was given multiple
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Attorney Robert W. Adams represented various clients in Social Security Administration (SSA) cases. In representing several SSA clients, Mr. Adams received checks from the SSA for his attorney’s fees. These checks were addressed directly to Adams and intended as attorney’s fees to which he
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Attorney John W. Roebuck, Jr., illegally purchased hydrocodone from a former client who was acting as a confidential informant for law enforcement. On December 18, 2013, Roebuck pled guilty to a Class I felony stemming from the illegal purchase. Roebuck received a suspended jail sentence of
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The disciplinary order notes that Thomas H. Clements “currently suffers from alcoholism, severe depression, and anxiety which significantly impair his professional performance, judgment, and competence as an attorney.” Both the State Bar and Clements consented to the order, which transfers
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The United States Department of Justice recently took steps to expand the use of compassionate release, withdrawing the guidelines put in place during President George W. Bush’s administration.
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Duke Energy’s Coal Ash Spill that contaminated the Dan River raises questions about the balance between state regulation and the pro-business agenda of North Carolina leaders.
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