legalethics

Controversial Tweet and Social Media

Another Controversial Tweet, Another Lawyer Facing Career Repercussions

by in legalethics, Social Media, Twitter. Posted March 16, 2022
Controversial tweets and posts about current events on various social media platforms has resulted in career repercussions for many lawyers and judges. Whether it is loss of employment, a judicial reprimand, or a suspension—It is a fact of our digital existence that lawyers and judges posting controversial tweets or posts about current events may suffer damage to their careers. ...
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social media

New Jersey Issues a Social Media Mulligan, But Warns Lawyers that Social Media Competence is Required

by in Lawyers, legalethics, New Jersey, Social Media. Posted October 7, 2021
Social Media Savvy Required for Lawyers The Supreme Court of New Jersey issued an order in which it declined to impose discipline on an attorney for his improper use of Facebook in 2007.  The decision stems from events that began in 2007, when attorney John Robertelli, according to  the Supreme Court of New Jersey Opinion, ...
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Lawyer Well-Being

What Does Lawyer Well-Being 2021 Have to Do With Legal Ethics?

by in Lawyers, legalethics. Posted May 1, 2021
Explore Lawyer Well-Being Week, May 3rd, for the Answers Lawyer Well-Being and Legal Ethics The answer to the question falls into the category of “everything.”  Why? It has been well-documented that not only does the legal profession suffer a disproportionately high statistical evidence of stress, depression, suicide, substance abuse, and other mental well-being challenges, but ...
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