Suspension

Indiana Judge Faced with Suspension Over Misconduct Resigns Amid Allegations of ‘Tyrannical’ Behavior

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INDIANAPOLIS — A state judge in Indiana has been asked to resign and permanently banned from the judicial system following findings of judicial misconduct. The Indiana Supreme Court ruled that Judge Matthew J. Elkin of the Howard Superior Court demonstrated unfair treatment toward defendants during his brief tenure. Elkin’s misconduct involved several concerning behaviors, including failing to recuse himself from cases involving former clients. His actions reportedly included making inappropriate comments in court and showing favoritism to certain litigants while disparaging others. These issues became the focus of scrutiny after the Indiana Commission on Judicial … Read more

Charleston County Attorney Gets Green Light for Practice After Suspension

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Charleston, South Carolina – A local attorney has received reinstatement after facing disciplinary action that temporarily suspended him from practicing law. The South Carolina Supreme Court announced the decision, marking a significant turn in the legal professional’s career following a period of scrutiny. The attorney, whose suspension drew significant attention, has served in various capacities within the Charleston legal community. His reinstatement comes after a series of hearings and evaluations pertaining to his conduct. The court’s ruling has been viewed by many in the legal field as a restoration of faith in a system that … Read more

Judge Penalizes Mt. Juliet Security Firm for Impersonating Law Enforcement, Avoids License Suspension

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A ruling by an administrative law judge has determined that a security company in Mt. Juliet, Solaren, improperly allowed employees to don police identification, leading to significant penalties. The decision, which spans 37 pages, was issued by Judge Claudia Padfield and revealed a $64,000 fine against the company. The ruling follows a series of investigations that highlighted concerns about Solaren’s practices, suggesting that “imposter police officers” operated under its auspices throughout Nashville. The whistleblower reporting initiated by local media led to these scrutinies, necessitating judicial review of the company’s conduct. Judge Padfield’s … Read more

Knoxville Attorney Faces Five-Year Suspension for Misconduct in Federal Court Cases

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Knoxville, Tennessee — A local attorney, who previously ran for a congressional seat, has been suspended from practicing law in federal court for five years due to ethical violations in two significant cases. Van R. Irion, representing a resident of Athens, Tennessee, faced scrutiny for actions that U.S. Chief District Judge Travis R. McDonough deemed misleading and unprofessional. The controversies revolve around two federal lawsuits involving Irion and his client, Glenn Whiting. In the first case, filed in 2022, the lawsuit targeted the city of Athens and a former city attorney, alleging retaliation against Whiting … Read more