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Supreme Court Appoints Receiver for Attorney Mark Maniscalco

The Supreme Court of South Carolina has appointed a receiver for attorney Mark Maniscalco due to his transfer to incapacity inactive status. John Earle Tyler, Esquire, is appointed to protect the interests of Mr. Maniscalco's clients by assuming responsibility for client files and financial accounts.

Attorney Seth T. Carey Reinstatement Recommendation

The Maine Grievance Commission has issued a report recommending conditions for the reinstatement of attorney Seth T. Carey, who is currently suspended under multiple court orders. The report details past ethical violations and the findings from a recent hearing on his petition for reinstatement.

Maine Court Orders Discharge of Law Practice Receivership

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has ordered the discharge of the receiver for Lynne Williams' law practice. The court found that the co-receivers took reasonable steps to fulfill their obligations, including securing and shredding client files and distributing remaining funds to the Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection.

Stephen D. Bither Law Practice Receiver Discharge Order

The Maine District Court has issued an order discharging Receiver Paula J. House, Esq., for the law practice of the late Stephen D. Bither. The order approves the Receiver's actions, including file retention and client property distribution, and authorizes payment for her services from the practice's and estate's funds.

LA Attorney Disciplinary Board: Disciplinary Actions and Consent Orders

The Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board has published a list of recent disciplinary actions, sanctions, and consent orders against attorneys. These actions are issued by the Supreme Court and the Disciplinary Board, detailing case numbers and dates of issuance.

Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Actions and Sanctions

The Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board has published a list of recent disciplinary actions, sanctions, and consent orders against attorneys. These actions include decisions from the Supreme Court and the Disciplinary Board, detailing case numbers and dates of rulings.

LA Attorney Disciplinary Board: Disciplinary Actions and Consent Orders

The Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board has published a list of recent disciplinary actions, sanctions, and consent orders against attorneys. These actions include decisions from the Supreme Court and the Disciplinary Board, detailing case numbers and dates of issuance.

Commonwealth v. Donald Williams - Criminal Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential summary decision in Commonwealth v. Donald Williams, affirming the denial of the defendant's motion for a new trial. The court addressed issues related to courtroom entry conditions, alleged discrimination in jury selection, and newly available evidence.

S-K Management Company Inc. v. Tracy Casalinuova - Housing Court Dispute

The Massachusetts Appeals Court vacated a Housing Court judgment granting possession to S-K Management Company, Inc. The court found that S-K Management lacked standing to bring the summary process complaint. The decision dismisses the complaint with prejudice.

State v. Smeby: Physician-Patient Privilege Statute Discussed

The Minnesota Supreme Court clarified the scope of the physician-patient privilege statute in State v. Smeby. The court held that communications with paramedics are not privileged unless the paramedic is acting under a physician's direction, and that non-privileged information in medical records does not become privileged upon transfer. This ruling impacts the searchability of medical records in criminal investigations.