Nicknames

Judge Allows Key Evidence in High-Stakes D.C. Mass Shooting Trial, Fueling Debate on Weapon Nicknames

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – During a recent pre-trial hearing concerning a 2021 mass shooting in Northwest Washington, discussions swirled around the admissibility of evidence including the mention of a firearm nicknamed “drake” in Instagram messages. DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz’s courtroom became the venue for arguments that could potentially shape the outcome of the trial involving six co-defendants. The case centers on a violent episode on September 4, 2021, on the 600 block of Longfellow Street, where 31-year-old Donnetta Dyson, 24-year-old Keenan Braxton, and 37-year-old Johnny Joyner were killed. The attack, which also left three … Read more

Former BNP Paribas Lawyer Hit With £31,000 Penalty for Misusing Nicknames and Profanity in Workplace

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London, UK – A former BNP Paribas attorney has been hit with a £31,000 fine after a legal conduct review board discovered he used disparaging and inappropriate nicknames for his colleagues, breaching professional ethical standards. Benedict Foster, who was the head of legal for the London-based debt and equity team at BNP Paribas, faced severe repercussions for his behavior from the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT). The tribunal deemed Foster’s use of offensive nicknames towards his colleagues as an infringement of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) principles, which enshrine integrity, professionalism, and respect in the legal … Read more