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  • Attorney Richard E. St. Paul Suspended for Two Years by New York Court
    by ALABnews Staff Writer on February 6, 2026 at 5:33 pm

    On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department suspended attorney Richard E. St. Paul from practicing law for two years, effective February 21, 2026. The disciplinary action stems from a formal proceeding initiated by the Grievance Committee for the Ninth Judicial District concerning his representation of Raquel Ali The post Attorney Richard E. St. Paul Suspended for Two Years by New York Court appeared first on ALABnews.

  • New Jersey Supreme Court Censures Attorney Michael Heitmann for Ethical Violations
    by ALABnews Staff Writer on February 6, 2026 at 5:30 pm

    On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the New Jersey Supreme Court censured attorney Michael Heitmann. The censure follows a recommendation from the Disciplinary Review Board (DRB) in DRB 25-078. Heitmann, based in Staten Island, New York, was found to have violated several Rules of Professional Conduct. These violations include RPC 5.1(b), which pertains to a lawyer’s The post New Jersey Supreme Court Censures Attorney Michael Heitmann for Ethical Violations appeared first on ALABnews.

  • Attorney Tara Eden Latus Suspended in California Due to Colorado Misconduct
    by ALABnews Staff Writer on February 6, 2026 at 3:55 pm

    On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, the California Supreme Court issued an order regarding the disciplinary case of attorney Tara Eden Latus, State Bar Number 263163, stemming from misconduct in Colorado. The court has ordered a three-year suspension from practicing law in California, but the suspension will be stayed, and Latus will be placed on probation The post Attorney Tara Eden Latus Suspended in California Due to Colorado Misconduct appeared first on ALABnews.

  • Lindsey Halligan Resigns as U.S. Attorney After Judicial Criticism Intensifies
    by ALABnews Staff Writer on February 5, 2026 at 6:00 pm

    On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Mebane Enterprise reported the resignation of Lindsey Halligan from her role as interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. Halligan, previously a lawyer for Donald Trump, officially left her position on January 20, 2026, amidst intense legal questioning of the validity of her appointment. Her departure brings to The post Lindsey Halligan Resigns as U.S. Attorney After Judicial Criticism Intensifies appeared first on ALABnews.

  • Louisiana Attorney Daniel B. Barzare Suspended for One Year Due to Financial Misconduct
    by ALABnews Staff Writer on February 5, 2026 at 5:40 pm

    On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the Louisiana Supreme Court suspended attorney Daniel B. Barzare from practicing law for one year and one day, mandating his attendance at the Louisiana State Bar Association’s Ethics School before reinstatement. The disciplinary action stems from professional misconduct related to financial dealings with a client, Geraldine Stelly, whom Barzare represented The post Louisiana Attorney Daniel B. Barzare Suspended for One Year Due to Financial Misconduct appeared first on ALABnews.

  • Judges’ Reference Manual Criticized for Promoting Climate Activist Perspectives
    by AbusiveDiscretion Staff Writer on February 3, 2026 at 6:00 pm

    On Thursday, January 29, 2026, Fox News reported that a reference manual used by judges nationwide is facing criticism for alleged ideological bias in its climate section. The fourth edition of the Federal Judicial Center’s Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence, which includes a foreword by Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, is accused of blurring the The post Judges’ Reference Manual Criticized for Promoting Climate Activist Perspectives appeared first on AbusiveDiscretion.

  • Florida Judge Michelle Sisco Removed from Julio Foolio Case Following Claims of ‘Obvious Bias’ During Trial
    by AbusiveDiscretion Staff Writer on February 3, 2026 at 5:01 pm

    On Thursday, January 29, 2026, AllHipHop reported that a Florida judge was removed from the Julio Foolio murder case due to allegations of bias. Defense lawyers argued that Judge Michelle Sisco demonstrated “obvious bias” throughout the trial, leading to her disqualification. The disqualification came after Judge Michelle Sisco oversaw the case of Alicia Andrews, who The post Florida Judge Michelle Sisco Removed from Julio Foolio Case Following Claims of ‘Obvious Bias’ During Trial appeared first on AbusiveDiscretion.

  • Pennsylvania Judge Amy L. Zanelli Seeks Diversionary Program Amid Misconduct Complaint
    by AbusiveDiscretion Staff Writer on February 3, 2026 at 5:00 pm

    On Thursday, January 29, 2026, Magisterial District Judge Amy L. Zanelli of Lehigh County filed a petition with the Pennsylvania Court of Judicial Discipline requesting placement in a diversionary program. The petition, submitted by her attorney Samuel C. Stretton, Esquire, cites the case of In Re Domitrovich as the basis for the request. Zanelli, who The post Pennsylvania Judge Amy L. Zanelli Seeks Diversionary Program Amid Misconduct Complaint appeared first on AbusiveDiscretion.

  • Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission Schedules Hearing in Judge Debra Nance Case
    by AbusiveDiscretion Staff Writer on February 3, 2026 at 4:30 pm

    On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission issued a notice of hearing regarding a case involving Judge Debra Nance of the 46th District Court in Southfield, Michigan. The hearing is scheduled for Monday, March 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Michigan Court of Appeals in Detroit. This follows a report filed The post Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission Schedules Hearing in Judge Debra Nance Case appeared first on AbusiveDiscretion.

  • Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission Sets Dates for Judge Hartig’s Trial Amid Misconduct, Mental Capacity Concerns
    by AbusiveDiscretion Staff Writer on February 2, 2026 at 5:00 pm

    On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission issued an amended scheduling order, setting the dates for the trial of Judge Kirsten Nielsen Hartig of the 52nd District Court, Division 4, in Troy, Michigan.  The trial is scheduled to begin on February 2, 2026. The scheduling order comes amidst an amended complaint filed The post Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission Sets Dates for Judge Hartig’s Trial Amid Misconduct, Mental Capacity Concerns appeared first on AbusiveDiscretion.