Justice Department seeks shield from state bar oversight
#DOJ #LegalEthicsThe Justice Department proposes a rule allowing the attorney general to delay state bar investigations into federal prosecutors, citing politically motivated complaints. Critics argue this undermines independent oversight and violates federal law, risking accountability for government lawyers. read more
Ex-Trump Prosecutor Faces Ethics Probe
#TrumpAdministration #LegalEthicsFormer Trump-appointed US attorney Lindsey Halligan faces a Florida bar ethics probe over her unlawful appointment and failed prosecutions of Trump's political foes. She could lose her law license. read more
Florida Bar Probes Trump-Appointed Lawyers Ethics
#LegalEthics #TrumpLawyersThe Florida Bar Association is investigating Trump attorney Lindsey Halligan for ethics violations. The probe concerns her conduct while unlawfully appointed as a U.S. attorney, where she pursued invalid indictments against James Comey and Letitia James. read more