Legal Ethics Roundup: Ethics Of Attorney-Journalists, The 'Hyperlink Rule,' OH Allows Judges' Political Endorsements, SPLC Indictment & More

Here's a summary of key points from the Legal Ethics Roundup:

News and Developments:

1. Ethics of Attorney-Journalists:

   • Discussion around the ethics of attorney-journalists, particularly in light of recent controversies.

2. The 'Hyperlink Rule':

   • California’s Supreme Court proposes tougher ethics rules to prevent attorneys from making false statements about judges.

3. Ohio Allows Judges Political Endorsements:

   • Ohio becomes the first state to allow its judges and judicial candidates to openly endorse political candidates for other offices, a move that could lead to greater partisanship in the judiciary.

4. SPLC Indictment:

   • The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) faces an indictment; details about the charges are not provided but suggest significant legal challenges ahead.

5. Ethics Rules on False Statements by Attorneys:

   • California’s Supreme Court proposes stricter ethics rules to address false or misleading statements made by attorneys regarding judges, aiming for a more disciplined approach even if disagreements are reasonable.

6. Judicial Independence and Attacks on Judges:

   • ABA President Michelle Behnke addresses the sustained attacks on judges in the U.S

Read the full article at Above the Law

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