Erin McCann to Retire After 23 Years with ARDC

If you are lucky, at some point in your career you will have the opportunity to work with someone who is smart, efficient and just a pleasure to be around.  We at the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission have been that lucky for almost 23 years because we’ve had the privilege to work with [...]

Maricopa decision

The 247-page Thomas/Aubuchon/Alexander opinion from the Presiding Disciplinary Judge of the Supreme Court of Arizona regarding the outcome of disciplinary charges against the former county attorney and two of his deputies.  Andrew Thomas and Lisa Aubuchon were disbarred and  Rachel Alexander received a 6-month suspension. Here is also a link to the Azcentral.com’s reporting of the decision.

The Maricopa Courthouse War

Read this engrossing ABA Journal article written by Terry Carter,  about the disciplinary hearing of former-County Attorney Andrew Thomas in Maricopa County, Arizona.  The Arizona Supreme Court  enlisted the assistance of outside bar counsel from Colorado as part of the investigation.  You can check out video of the hearings on the Arizona Judicial Branch website.  The next hearing [...]

California pushing mortgage foreclosure reform measures

The California legislature has introduced a string of bills meant to reform the mortgage foreclosure process.  Read more of the Daily Journal February 29, 2012 article.

California attorney’s suspension could impact Katrina victim trials

A California attorney is fighting his suspension for illegal campaign contributions to John Edwards presidential campaign. The attorney wants to represent Hurricane Katrina victims in federal court in Lousiana but may face reciprocal discpline. Read more of the March 22, 2012 Daily Journal article.

Missouri Trust Accounting and Overdraft Notification article

Kelly Dillon (Missouri) has written an informative article regarding the safeguarding of trust account property in Missouri and what steps can be taken to avoid overdrafts and possible investigation.  The article is on the Education page under the “Documents” section.

Immigration Law Training Opportunity

OBI Members, need training in Immigration Law?  USCIS is offering free Webinars.    

California law offices raided in mortgage scam

California state agents raided a Calabasas law office this week as part of an investigation into a nation-wide mortgage scam.  View this report from ABC7 news.

FBI Resources on Mortgage Fraud

The FBI has a very useful resource page on mortgage fraud. The site has information on current fraud scams, tips for preventing mortgage fraud and mortgage fraud statistics.

Fugitive Lawyer Captured With $800,000 In Cash

A disbarred Texas attorney was arrested in Delaware with a storage locker full of cash. Read the Forbes article for the details. Be sure to click on the Houston Chronicle link for a view of recovered property from the storage locker.

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