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Ethics | So You've Won Your Election. Now What?

When lawyers serve in public office, their ethical obligations as attorneys don't disappear. The attorney regulatory system can impose discipline for actions taken during a campaig...

Ethics Opinion | EF-26-01: The Duty to Report the Misconduct of Another Lawyer or Judge

On Sept. 3, 2026, the State Bar of Wisconsin Professional Ethics Committee issued Opinion EF-26-01, discussing the duty to report misconduct by lawyers and judges.

Panel orders ethics training for Clark County Sheriff’s Office after complaint against Chief Civil Deputy Duncan Hoss

The Clark County Ethics Review Commission ruled Tuesday that a top sheriff’s deputy violated county policy by using a photograph of himself in uniform to promote his private consul...

DOJ accuses Minnesota judges of unethical conduct

The U.S. Department of Justice accuses most Minnesota federal district judges of unethical conduct related to media interviews and case handling. The post DOJ accuses Minnesota jud...

If ethics are so important, violations should be publicized

Realtors pledge to abide by a Code of Ethics, but complaints are handled behind closed doors, giving consumers little incentive to report bad actors.

Blanche’s Political Activity Breaks an Ethical Norm Going Back to Watergate

The attorney general’s campaign politicking for Republicans adds to the degradation of post-Watergate values at the Justice Department.

Letitia James and the New York Ethics Code

JPD Fired Wheelis for Dishonesty After Relationship Investigation, Records Show

Jonesboro police fired Jeremy Wheelis for dishonesty after investigators said messages and photographs contradicted his account of a relationship with a woman whose cases he handle...

Misconduct Allegations Addressed By Gov. Sherrill

While Sherrill's comments don't name anyone specifically, they come days after reports of a misconduct probe into Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell.

Ex-Milwaukee city attorney gets probation for misconduct

Former Milwaukee City Attorney Tearman Spencer received 18 months of probation and a $7,000 fine for felony misconduct in public office. The post Ex-Milwaukee city attorney gets pr...

New Hampshire Chief Justice Resigns After Admitting Ethics Violations Over $50,000 Payout To Longtime Ally

At the heart of the controversy? The most expensive layoff in state history. The post New Hampshire Chief Justice Resigns After Admitting Ethics Violations Over $50,000 Payout To L...

Ombudsman finds former Bohol exec guilty of ‘serious dishonesty’

TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman has found former Bohol provincial board member Vierna Mae Boniel-Maglasang guilty of “serious dishonesty,” thereby...

Former Philly Fire Payroll Supervisor Charged Criminally in Overtime Fraud Case

A former Philadelphia Fire Department payroll supervisor has been criminally charged in connection with an alleged overtime fraud scheme that is already at the center of a federal...

Greenfield police chief has history of misconduct

Greenfield Police Chief Jay Johnson faces possible removal after officials detailed years of alleged misconduct, discipline and workplace violations. The post Greenfield police chi...

Former Dallas County Fire Marshal Arrested for Theft, Abuse of Official Capacity

Former Dallas County Fire Marshal Assistant Chief Zack Masri was arrested following allegations of misconduct and a series of workplace infractions.

Ken Paxton Accused of New Ethical Violations: ‘Significant’ Misrepresentations on His Financial Disclosures

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) is facing a new crop of accusations of ethical violations after a report by The Texas Tribune with ProPublica. The post Ken Paxton Accused of...

Gosnell Police Say Two State Agencies Are Reviewing Misconduct Allegations

Gosnell police say two state agencies are reviewing matters involving a former department member amid allegations concerning overtime and other potential misconduct. The post Gosne...

Grant County releases investigation into commissioner, forwards report to Indiana State Police and FBI

Grant County Commissioners voted Wednesday to refer a 30-page internal investigation report to law enforcement alleging that Commissioner Chuck Poling violated state and federal la...

Greenfield police chief investigation finds misconduct

A Greenfield investigation found 67 misconduct allegations against Police Chief Jay Johnson, including harassment, retaliation and alcohol use. The post Greenfield police chief inv...

Professional Misconduct-Aggravating Factors

The Wisconsin Supreme Court suspended Attorney Patrick J. Rupich’s law license for 90 days for professional misconduct involving three clients. The Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR...

Misconduct charges filed against 2 Marion County judges

MARION COUNTY, Ind. -- Two Marion County judges face multiple counts of misconduct for allegedly failing to supervise court staff, leading to delayed releases and missed court date...

Ethics board fines Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez over Facebook dispute with constituent

San Antonio’s Ethics Review Board fined District 2 Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez $1,000 after finding he violated the city’s ethics code.

Ethics complaint filed against Clarksburg City Manager, public hearing scheduled

Clarksburg's city manager will publicly testify at the end of this year after a complaint was filed with the West Virginia Ethics Commission alleging she tried to influence an inve...

Rep. Ortega ethics investigation closed with no action taken

A political ethics investigation is over — before it ever reached a conclusion.