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AGC v. Pierre: The Ethics of Election Interference

AGC v. Pierre: The Ethics of Election Interference

By: George S. Mahaffey on 10.25.23 Media

Recovery of Attorney's Fees in Attorney Discipline Cases

To the Victor Go the Spoils? The Recovery of Attorney's Fees in Attorney Discipline Cases

By: George S. Mahaffey on 4.12.23 Media

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All the President's Men: The Ethics of Disputing the 2020 Election

All the President's Men: The Ethics of Disputing the 2020 Election

By: George S. Mahaffey on 12.23.22 Media

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AGC v. Jackson: Bar Counsel's Changing Approach to Interacting with Maryland Attorneys

By: George S. Mahaffey on 11.1.22 Media

AGC v. Jackson Takes on Non-Maryland Lawyers Who Maintain Offices in the State

AGC v. Jackson Takes on Non-Maryland Lawyers Who Maintain Offices in the State

By: George S. Mahaffey on 10.20.22 Media

Bad Words: AGC v. Maiden and the Ethics of Profanity and Offensive Language

Bad Words: AGC v. Maiden and the Ethics of Profanity and Offensive Language

By: George S. Mahaffey on 10.17.22 Media

Asserting the Fifth Amendment in Attorney Discipline Cases

Cooperation Versus Self-Incrimination: Asserting the Fifth Amendment in Attorney Discipline Cases

By: George S. Mahaffey on 4.8.22 Media

AGC v. Bonner: When Mitigation is Not Enough

AGC v. Bonner: When Mitigation is Not Enough

By: George S. Mahaffey on 4.6.22 Media

Reimagining Vanderlinde: Dishonesty Doesn’t Always Lead to Disbarment

Reimagining Vanderlinde: Dishonesty Doesn’t Always Lead to Disbarment

By: George S. Mahaffey on 4.5.22 Media

THE CASE FOR CAPS - Missouri and the Legality of Medical Cannabis License Caps

THE CASE FOR CAPS - Missouri and the Legality of Medical Cannabis License Caps

By: George S. Mahaffey on 4.28.21 Media

Why Banks Are Finally Nearing a Green Light on Medical Cannabis

By: George S. Mahaffey on 4.22.21 Media

The Legalization and Regulation of Psilocybin

Changing Their Tune on 'Shrooms: The Legalization and Regulation of Psilocybin

By: George S. Mahaffey on 3.1.21 Media

The Importance of Mitigation in Attorney Discipline Cases - Part 2

By: George S. Mahaffey on 2.18.21 Media

Ethics Traps for the Unwary: Documents Sent to Bar Counsel for One Inquiry Can Prompt Another

By: George S. Mahaffey on 2.17.21 Media

Maryland Court of Appeals Recognizes Stand-Alone Tort of Breach of Fiduciary Duty

Clearing the Air: Maryland Court of Appeals Recognizes Stand-Alone Tort of Breach of Fiduciary Duty

By: George S. Mahaffey on 10.28.20 Media

Pruning Dead Wood: Why There Should Be a Mechanism to Address Meritless Charges in Maryland Attorney Discipline Cases Before the Close of Trial

By: George S. Mahaffey on 8.20.20 Media

The Disorder Made Me Do It: How Disabilities Impact Attorney Grievance Cases

By: George S. Mahaffey on 5.28.20 Media

Four Types of Litigation to Surge Post-COVID

Pox Americana: Four Types of Litigation to Surge Post-COVID

By: George S. Mahaffey on 5.11.20 Media

Statements of Costs in Maryland Attorney Discipline Cases

Avoid Getting Stuck With the Tab: How to Respond to Post-Trial Statements of Costs in Maryland Attorney Discipline Cases

By: George S. Mahaffey on 4.30.20 Media

Ethics Traps for the Unwary: Taking Exception in a Maryland Attorney Discipline Case

By: George S. Mahaffey on 4.17.20 Media

The Ethics of Social Distancing: Attorney-Client Communication in the Era of Coronavirus

By: George S. Mahaffey on 3.30.20 Media

Up in Smoke? Ethical Concerns - Maryland Attorneys and Medical Marijuana

By: George S. Mahaffey on 3.27.20 Media

As the World Shuts Down, Hospitality Litigation Heats Up

By: George S. Mahaffey on 3.26.20 Media

Ethics Traps for the Unwary #7: Using Expert Witnesses in Attorney Discipline Cases in Maryland

By: George S. Mahaffey on 2.17.20 Media Featured

Ethics Traps for the Unwary #6: How to Address Meritless Charges at the Close of Bar Counsel's Case

By: George S. Mahaffey on 2.7.20 Media Featured

Ethics Traps for the Unwary #5: To Testify or Not to Testify

By: George S. Mahaffey on 1.31.20 Media Featured professional liability

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Maryland Attorney Discipline 2019: Bar Complaints Are Down, But Sanctions Are Up

By: George S. Mahaffey, Craig S. Brodsky on 10.10.19 Media professional liability

WTF: The Ethics of Profanity in Maryland

By: George S. Mahaffey on 7.23.19 Media Featured

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Ethic Traps for the Unwary #1: Suspended Lawyers and Law-Related Activities

By: George S. Mahaffey on 2.5.19 Media

The Impact of Mitigators and Aggravators in the Attorney Disciplinary Process - Part 1

By: George S. Mahaffey on 12.13.18 Media

Intent Matters: Defending Attorney Misrepresentation Claims

Intent Matters: Defending Attorney Misrepresentation Claims

By: George S. Mahaffey on 12.5.18 Media

Waiver of the Accountant-Client Privilege in Maryland and Pennsylvania

Waiver of the Accountant-Client Privilege in Maryland and Pennsylvania

By: George S. Mahaffey on 11.29.18

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Overview of the Attorney Grievance Process in Maryland

By: George S. Mahaffey on 11.26.18 Featured

Requesting Attorney’s Fees At Arbitration: A Trap For The Unwary

By: George S. Mahaffey on 11.19.14 Media

Going Rogue: Claims Involving Intentional Acts Committed by Employees

Going Rogue: Claims Involving Intentional Acts Committed by Employees

By: George S. Mahaffey on 9.30.14 Media

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Top 5 Things To Be Aware Of When Faced With A Request To Establish A Mechanic’s Lien

By: George S. Mahaffey on 7.14.14 Media

Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims in Maryland

It’s Not All About The Benjamins

By: George S. Mahaffey on 4.22.14 Media

Why Construction Delays Might Not Get You Paid

Why Construction Delays Might Not Get You Paid

By: George S. Mahaffey on 4.22.14 Media