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Unlicensed Attorney Cannot Recover Fees for Ohio Legal Services
Smith & Condeni, L.L.P. v. Cavitch Familo & Durkin Co., L.P.A., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 26, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether a law firm co...
Maryland Attorney Disbarred for Mismanagement of Client Funds and Dishonesty
Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Gephardt, decided by Maryland Court of Appeals on December 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Maryland Court of Appeals reviewed a disciplinary action agai...
NY's requirement for legal representation in bankruptcy is constitutional
Upsolve, Inc. v. James, decided by Second Circuit on September 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought by Upsolve,...
Florida Supreme Court Amends Rules for Lawyers, Advertising, and UPL
In Re: Amendments to Rules Regulating The Florida Bar, decided by Florida Supreme Court on June 5, 2025, resulted in a mixed outcome. The Florida Supreme Court addressed proposed amendments to the Rul...
Ohio Supreme Court Suspends Attorney for Practicing While Suspended
Toledo Bar Assn. v. Exton, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on May 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Toledo Bar Association filed a complaint against attorney Michael Exton for alleged et...
NJ Court Rules Fee-Sharing with Non-Lawyer Violates Ethics Rules
In Re Opinion No. 745 of the Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Professional Ethics, decided by New Jersey Supreme Court on February 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Supreme Court o...