Disciplinary

Controversial Hillsborough Judge Resigns Following Disciplinary Panel’s Recommendations Amidst Contentious Campaign

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TAMPA, Fla. — Hillsborough Circuit Judge Nancy Jacobs announced her resignation effective May 31, following a disciplinary panel’s recommendation for her removal. The decision comes in the wake of findings by the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission that Jacobs exhibited unprofessional behavior during her contentious campaign against Judge Jared Smith in 2022, a race that became notably divisive over issues surrounding abortion rights. The commission’s investigation revealed that Jacobs violated ethical standards meant to guide the conduct of judges and candidates. Although judicial races in Florida are traditionally nonpartisan, the campaign between Jacobs and Smith devolved … Read more

Florida Supreme Court Cracks Down: Ten Lawyers Face Severe Disciplinary Actions for Misconduct

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In recent disciplinary actions, the Florida Supreme Court handed down judgments against ten attorneys found guilty of various professional misconducts, which were announced in a news release by the Florida Bar in March. Four of these legal professionals were disbarred, two saw their licenses revoked, another three were handed suspensions, and one received a reprimand. These actions followed investigations that confirmed breaches of legal and ethical standards required in the state. Among the disbarred, Maurice DeShawn Hinton of Fort Lauderdale faced a two-year suspension before his ultimate disbarment. He was found guilty … Read more

BC Lawyer Faces Disciplinary Tribunal After Mishandling Millions and Suspected Money Laundering

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VANCOUVER, Canada — Neal Burton Wang, a lawyer practicing in British Columbia, is facing disciplinary action after a Law Society of B.C. review panel identified multiple instances of professional misconduct. This follows revelations that Wang moved millions of dollars through his trust account to a Dubai-based company on behalf of a client scrutinized by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, without providing legal services for several clients. In October, the panel confirmed earlier findings from September this year which detailed how Wang handled substantial sums improperly. According to the tribunal, Wang transferred $2.6 million to … Read more

Waxahalice ISD Faces Federal Lawsuit Over Alleged Racially Biased Disciplinary Practices

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Waxahachie, TX – A recent federal lawsuit is shedding light on alleged discriminatory practices within the Waxahachie Independent School District, suggesting that the district’s disciplinary processes disproportionately target students based on race and ethnicity. Filed in federal court, the complaint raises serious concerns about the fair treatment of minority students in the district. The lawsuit was initiated by a Hispanic student, backed by their family, claiming that the school district’s disciplinary actions are skewed against minorities, particularly Black and Hispanic students. The legal action points to a pattern where these students allegedly face harsher punishments … Read more