Recent Announcements

Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Bd. v. Kress, ___ N.W.2d ___, 2008 WL 682391 (Iowa March 14, 2008).
A law professor who cheats in an academic environment Is subject to disciplinary sanction.

Office of Lawyer Regulation v Stephen P. Hurley, Case No. 07 AP 478-D (Referee’s Report and Recommendation, February 5, 2008).
The Sixth Amendment May Require Criminal Defense Counsel to do All that is Necessary to Defend a Client Including Engaging in Conduct Involving Pretexting or Deception.

Stern v. Bluestone, 47 A.D.3d 576, 850 N.Y.S.2d 90. (N.Y.A.D 1 Dept. January 31, 2008).
A lawyer is prohibited by federal law from sending unsolicited fax advertisements to prospective clients. The lawyer cannot avoid liability by claiming that such marketing is merely informational in nature and not intended to obtain business.

President's Page
Don Lundberg updates membership on Midyear Meeting, Conditional Admission Model Rule, and other developments (members only).

Employment Opportunity
Maine seeks Assistant Bar Counsel.



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