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Florida Judge Receives Suspension and Public Reprimand for Courtroom Misconduct

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Supreme Court has imposed a 60-day suspension and a public reprimand on Seminole County Judge Wayne Culver following accusations of misconduct during court sessions in 2022. Rejecting a previous settlement offer, the high court called for a comprehensive review by the Judicial Qualifications Commission to address the allegations thoroughly. In February 2022, during two separate court appearances, Judge Culver was reported to have exhibited inappropriate behavior that included yelling and using profanity towards a defendant, Kevin Newton, who was attempting to find a seat in the courtroom. The commission documented … Read more

Florida Woman Receives 25-Year Sentence for Manslaughter in Neighbor’s Fatal Shooting

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TAMPA, Fla. — Susan Lorincz, a 60-year-old white woman, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after being convicted of manslaughter for the fatal shooting of her Black neighbor through a closed door. The sentencing, carried out on Monday, marks the conclusion of a case that stirred considerable local and national interest due to its circumstances and racial undertones. Last year, in an event that sent shockwaves through their Florida community, Lorincz fired a deadly shot through her own front door, claiming the life of her neighbor. The details surrounding why Lorincz fired the … Read more

Penn State Receives ABA Approval to Establish Unified Law School

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University Park, PA — In a significant development for legal education in Pennsylvania, the Penn State Board of Trustees has given its seal of approval for a consolidation that will unite two of its law school campuses. This move, sanctioned by the American Bar Association, paves the way for a merged entity beginning fall of the next academic year. This newly unified law school will combine the resources and strengths of Penn State Dickinson Law located in Carlisle and Penn State Law based in University Park. The unanimous decision from Penn State’s trustees aims to … Read more

Philadelphia Lawyer Receives Five-Year Suspension Amid Allegations of Incompetence and Misconduct

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania—The legal community in Pennsylvania has been abuzz with the news that a Philadelphia attorney, Joseph D. Lento, has been handed a five-year suspension. This disciplinary action came after a state board determined that Lento demonstrated a chronic lack of ethical judgment and failed to show genuine concern for his clients’ interests. Issued on November 19 by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, the suspension order was the culmination of findings from a July disciplinary report which highlighted Lento’s dubious practices when representing clients. This report accused him of taking on cases without verifying if client … Read more