Legal Ethics Roundup: Lawyer Court Selfie Sanction, J&J Conflict Disqualification, House Rep Ethics Violations, Alito/Gorsuch Recusals, Fiery Judicial Opinions, LSB's New Ethics Hierarchy & More

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

News Highlights:

1. Lawyer Court Selfie Sanction: A plaintiffs lawyer received a $1,100 sanction for taking a selfie and conducting a Zoom interview inside the Los Angeles Superior Court during a trial.
2. J&J Conflict Disqualification: An attorney was disqualified due to a conflict of interest in a case involving Johnson & Johnson (J&J).
3. House Rep Ethics Violations: The House panel found Florida Representative Cherifus-McCormick guilty of ethics violations, though she maintains her innocence.
4. Alito/Gorsuch Recusals: Justices Alito and Gorsuch recused themselves from certain cases for undisclosed reasons.
5. Fiery Judicial Opinions: Judges are issuing more passionate and outspoken opinions, reflecting a trend in judicial communication.

Regulatory Updates:

• LSB's New Ethics Hierarchy: The Legal Services Board (LSB) introduced a new hierarchy of ethical duties, prioritizing the court’s interests over client interests when they conflict.

Job Postings & Events:

• Over 450 job postings are available from previous weeks. You

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