Professional

Professional Ethics at Stake: Hong Kong Disbars Activist Lawyer Kevin Yam for Controversial Sanctions Call

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Hong Kong—The Law Society of Hong Kong has clarified that its decision to disallow Kevin Yam, an Australia-based lawyer and prominent activist, from practicing law in the city was not influenced by his political views. Instead, the society emphasized that the ruling stemmed from professional misconduct findings made by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal. On Monday, the Law Society defended its stance following the tribunal’s determination that Yam’s actions constituted “grave and serious” misconduct. Charges against him arose after he called on the United States to impose sanctions on judges and prosecutors involved in politically sensitive … Read more

Craig Brodsky and George Mahaffey Take the Helm as Co-Chairs of Baltimore Bar’s Professional Ethics Committee

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Baltimore, Md. — Attorneys Craig Brodsky and George Mahaffey from the law firm Goodell DeVries have taken on new leadership roles as co-chairs of the Professional Ethics Committee for the Bar Association of Baltimore City. In their new positions, the two will focus on enhancing the Committee’s educational programming, which will cover a range of topics related to legal ethics, and will offer insights on the interpretation and application of Maryland’s professional conduct rules. Brodsky and Mahaffey bring extensive experience in legal ethics to their roles. Both attorneys have represented their peers in matters concerning … Read more

Unpacking the Punchlines: Why Lawyers Are the Punching Bag of Professional Humor

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HARTFORD, Conn. — Occupations often have their share of humor, but few professions have become the frequent targets of jokes as much as lawyers. Amid a landscape teeming with comedic content, the frequency and depth of humor aimed at legal practitioners raise intriguing questions. Why do lawyers, in particular, seem to inspire a disproportionate number of jokes compared to other professions, such as warehouse workers or teachers? This phenomenon can be traced to several factors: the ubiquitous presence of lawyers in society, the essential role they play, the significant impact of their work, the adversarial … Read more

Navigating Legal Resources: Understanding the Role of the National Law Review in Professional Guidance

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Highland Park, Illinois — Individuals utilizing the National Law Review website are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the platform’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. This resource provides access to a wide range of legal and business articles without requiring user login credentials. However, users are reminded that the information presented is for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. The National Law Review clearly states that its website is not intended to create an attorney-client relationship. Those seeking legal counsel or specific professional guidance should directly contact qualified attorneys or other relevant … Read more