Week in Review - Legal Edition

Summary


Tax attorney disbarred

A well-regarded tax attorney who repeatedly used clients' money to cover his business expenses and then lied about it to the Attorney Grievance Commission has been disbarred. Jerold K. Nussbaum, 55, argued for an indefinite suspension, but a unanimous Court of Appeals held that his disbarment is essential to protect the public. Discussing the court's decision to disbar Nussbaum, Judge Lynne A. Battaglia wrote that the court has "repeatedly stated" that misappropriation of client funds is grounds for disbarment unless there are "compelling extenuating circumstances."

See the full content of this document

Extract


Week in Review - Legal Edition

Baltimore judge rules out retrial

Baltimore's prosecutor says a Circuit Court judge has rejected a challenge to a murder conviction filed because a sta...

See the full content of this document

Sponsored links




ver las páginas en versión mobile | web

ver las páginas en versión mobile | web

© Copyright 2012, vLex. All Rights Reserved.

Contents in vLex United States

Explore vLex

For Professionals

For Partners

Company