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  • Attorney Ryan D. Jenks Pleads Guilty to Lewd Conduct, Resigns Idaho Law License
    by ALABnews Staff Writer on February 18, 2026 at 6:00 pm

    On Monday, February 2, 2026, the Idaho Supreme Court accepted the resignation of Boise attorney Ryan D. Jenks. This action concludes disciplinary proceedings against Jenks. The Supreme Court’s decision follows a stipulated resolution regarding a disciplinary process linked to specific conduct. The circumstances leading to Jenks’ resignation began on February 11, 2025, when he was The post Attorney Ryan D. Jenks Pleads Guilty to Lewd Conduct, Resigns Idaho Law License appeared first on ALABnews.

  • Florida Supreme Court Suspends Attorney Kelly Brook Hampton for Two Years
    by ALABnews Staff Writer on February 18, 2026 at 5:30 pm

    On Thursday, January 15, 2026, the Florida Supreme Court suspended attorney Kelly Brook Hampton from practicing law for two years, effective 30 days from the order’s date. This decision stems from an uncontested report of a referee detailing multiple instances of misconduct. The Supreme Court case, numbered SC2025-0661, encompasses several Florida Bar file numbers: 2022-00,130(4D); The post Florida Supreme Court Suspends Attorney Kelly Brook Hampton for Two Years appeared first on ALABnews.

  • Attorney Scott N. Faden Suspended by Florida Supreme Court Due to Multiple Misconduct Complaints
    by ALABnews Staff Writer on February 17, 2026 at 5:30 pm

    On Thursday, January 22, 2026, the Florida Supreme Court suspended attorney Scott N. Faden from practicing law for three years, effective 30 days from the date of the order. The suspension stems from a Conditional Guilty Plea for Consent Judgment filed by Faden, addressing multiple complaints of misconduct. The Supreme Court case number is SC2026-0027, The post Attorney Scott N. Faden Suspended by Florida Supreme Court Due to Multiple Misconduct Complaints appeared first on ALABnews.

  • Attorney Matthew B. Smith Disbarred by California Supreme Court Following Conviction for Misconduct Involving Minors
    by ALABnews Staff Writer on February 17, 2026 at 5:30 pm

    On Thursday, January 22, 2026, the California Supreme Court disbarred attorney Matthew B. Smith, State Bar Number 230648, effectively removing him from the practice of law in the state. The case is entitled “In the Matter of Matthew B. Smith,” with case number S294223. The court’s order mandates that Smith comply with Rule 9.20 of The post Attorney Matthew B. Smith Disbarred by California Supreme Court Following Conviction for Misconduct Involving Minors appeared first on ALABnews.

  • Attorney Xiaofang Zhong Receives Six-Month Suspension from Practicing Law in New York Following USPTO Violations
    by ALABnews Staff Writer on February 17, 2026 at 5:00 pm

    On Thursday, January 22, 2026, the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Judicial Department granted the Attorney Grievance Committee’s motion for reciprocal discipline against attorney Xiaofang Zhong, resulting in a six-month suspension from practicing law. The suspension, effective 30 days from the court’s order, stems from Zhong’s prior disciplinary action by the United States The post Attorney Xiaofang Zhong Receives Six-Month Suspension from Practicing Law in New York Following USPTO Violations appeared first on ALABnews.

  • NY Ethics Panel OKs Judge Speaking at Cultural Event
    by AbusiveDiscretion Staff Writer on February 17, 2026 at 4:00 pm

    The New York Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics has issued an opinion addressing whether a judge may speak at a cultural heritage celebration organized by a not-for-profit association of law enforcement officers who share the same ethnic or cultural background as the judge. In Opinion 25-133, the committee concluded that the judge may participate in The post NY Ethics Panel OKs Judge Speaking at Cultural Event appeared first on AbusiveDiscretion.

  • Judicial Committee Issues New Guidance on Judges’ Public Speech, Civic Engagement
    by AbusiveDiscretion Staff Writer on February 16, 2026 at 6:00 pm

    On Thursday, February 12, 2026, the Judicial Conference Committee on Codes of Conduct published a new advisory opinion, No. 118, addressing ethics considerations for federal judges engaging in public speech and civic activities. The opinion provides guidance on navigating the ethical boundaries inherent in such engagement, acknowledging the significance of the judiciary’s role in public The post Judicial Committee Issues New Guidance on Judges’ Public Speech, Civic Engagement appeared first on AbusiveDiscretion.

  • NY Judge Nichelle Johnson Censured for Ethical Violations
    by AbusiveDiscretion Staff Writer on February 16, 2026 at 5:00 pm

    On Tuesday, February 10, the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct censured Mount Vernon City Court Judge Nichelle A. Johnson for multiple acts of misconduct. The Commission’s determination, dated December 30, 2025, was reached with the concurrence of all 11 members. The Commission found that Judge Johnson engaged in improper ex parte communications, misused The post NY Judge Nichelle Johnson Censured for Ethical Violations appeared first on AbusiveDiscretion.

  • Federal Judge Acknowledges Abusive Behavior Towards Clerks
    by AbusiveDiscretion Staff Writer on February 16, 2026 at 5:00 pm

    On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, NPR reported that an unnamed federal judge acknowledged that the atmosphere within their court chambers “at times resulted in an abusive workplace.” This admission came after a law clerk lodged a complaint regarding bullying, prompting the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit to issue an order. The order The post Federal Judge Acknowledges Abusive Behavior Towards Clerks appeared first on AbusiveDiscretion.

  • Judge Daniel Will Defends His Position on Recusal During New Hampshire Supreme Court Nomination Hearing
    by AbusiveDiscretion Staff Writer on February 16, 2026 at 4:45 pm

    On Tuesday, February 10, Valley News reported that Judge Daniel Will would likely not recuse himself from cases challenging New Hampshire’s school funding model if confirmed to the state Supreme Court. Will made this statement during a recent hearing regarding his nomination, despite having previously argued against a similar lawsuit for the Attorney General’s Office. The post Judge Daniel Will Defends His Position on Recusal During New Hampshire Supreme Court Nomination Hearing appeared first on AbusiveDiscretion.