Two prominent Boston lawyers, John P. McLaughlin and Michael A. O'Connell, are accused of mishandling client money. The Office of Bar Counsel alleges serious violations, putting their legal careers in jeopardy.
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee over claims she improperly accepted VIP tickets to the Met Gala. The probe follows a bombshell complaint from former ICE Director Tom Homan.
US Attorney Erik Siebert files a misconduct complaint against New York Attorney General Letitia James, triggering a formal investigation by a state ethics committee over alleged unprofessional behaviour during a high-profile fraud trial.
Two US attorneys sanctioned for filing frivolous lawsuits challenging the 2020 US election results in a precedent-setting decision by a federal court committee.
Bernadette Gonzales, a family law solicitor, has been suspended for 18 months after posting confidential and derogatory comments about a client on social media, in a stunning breach of professional conduct.
An employment tribunal has ruled that a partner at the prestigious law firm Carter-Ruck was hired by a former colleague with the explicit purpose of using legal might to 'get even' during a bitter dispute, raising serious ethical concerns.
Hannah Thomas has been awarded £22,000 in legal costs after a court found NSW police used excessive force, injuring her at a 2021 pro-Palestinian protest. A landmark ruling for protest rights.
In a scathing critique, Thomas Ross KC warns that removing specialist criminal barristers from the Legal Aid Agency's advisory panel is a catastrophic move that will undermine fair trials and worsen the crisis in the UK's justice system.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under intense scrutiny as a new legal opinion suggests he could be held personally liable for his policy on Gaza, testing the boundaries of ministerial responsibility.
A surge in public access to employment tribunals via online streaming is creating a new form of reality entertainment, raising serious ethical concerns for claimants and the legal process.
Explosive allegations emerge as defence attorneys in the 'Cop City' RICO case file a motion accusing Georgia prosecutors of unethical conduct, including withholding evidence and witness coaching, threatening the integrity of the trial.
A US federal judge in Texas has issued a groundbreaking order requiring lawyers to certify they did not use AI programmes like ChatGPT to draft filings without human oversight. The move aims to combat 'hallucinated' fake cases and protect legal integrity.
Fulton County prosecutors face Tennessee attorneys in a tense disciplinary hearing over alleged misconduct in the high-profile election interference case against Donald Trump.
Exclusive investigation reveals how leading AI chatbots, including ChatGPT and Google Bard, are adopting a strict 'vegan' stance, refusing to provide recipes or information involving meat, dairy, and eggs in what experts call a troubling case of artificia
The Bar Council proposes a strict ban on sexual relationships between barristers and their junior staff to combat power imbalances and protect vulnerable employees in chambers.
A solicitor in New South Wales faces severe penalties, including a hefty fine and costs order, for submitting AI-generated fake legal authorities in a court case, marking an Australian first for such misconduct.
A bombshell lawsuit accuses Donald Trump's 2020 campaign of illegally diverting millions from the national service programme AmeriCorps for political events, sparking a major legal and ethical firestorm.
Illinois establishes a groundbreaking, state-funded legal hotline offering free, immediate counsel to LGBTQ+ residents facing discrimination, housing issues, and civil rights violations.
Two New Jersey attorneys have been sanctioned for submitting falsified documents to US authorities in a high-stakes international fraud and money laundering investigation involving billions, sparking outrage in the legal community.
A controversial new Oklahoma law grants sweeping legal immunity to those reporting child abuse in pregnant women, while threatening doctors with felony charges for making similar reports, creating a medical and ethical minefield.
Actor Noel Clarke has abruptly withdrawn his libel claim against The Guardian over sexual misconduct allegations. The legal battle, which saw Clarke liable for millions in costs, ends without a trial. Explore the full story behind this dramatic courtroom
Donald Trump's legal counsel, Alina Habba, is under investigation by a New Jersey ethics committee for allegedly propagating false statements about the 2020 election, potentially violating attorney conduct rules.
A Sydney lawyer faces disciplinary action after using AI to fabricate court citations in a high-profile murder trial, raising concerns over legal ethics and artificial intelligence.
Norfolk District Attorney faces scrutiny as defence lawyers challenge the integrity of the Karen Read murder trial, citing questionable funding and potential bias.
A South Carolina Republican is under scrutiny as the House Ethics Committee investigates claims of improper campaign spending, raising questions about transparency in political finance.
A federal judge has sanctioned Trump's Justice Department for unethical conduct in targeting immigration lawyers. Discover the full story behind this controversial ruling.
Ex-CNN anchor Jim Acosta faces backlash after bizarre interview with a deceased Parkland shooting victim, sparking outrage and accusations of insensitivity.
Reality TV star Abbie Chatfield has confessed to tipping off paparazzi about her whereabouts, sparking a heated debate among fans and critics alike.
The Guardian has taken down a video following internal review. Discover the reasons behind this decision and its implications.