I'm wondering, can the Constitution rein in abuse, deception and intimidation by lawyers?
It's interesting to note that Stutz Artiano Shinoff & Holtz is still golden for the Anti-Defamation League in San Diego, and for Cal Western law school.
SDCBA to host forum on cyber-bullying
Daily Transcript
September 20, 2013
The San Diego County Bar Association (SDCBA) and the Anti-Defamation League are hosting a workshop to discuss cyber-bullying Sept. 24 from 5-7:15 p.m. at the SDCBA's Bar Center.
Panelists will include California Western School of Law professor Ruth Hargrove, San Diego County Deputy District Attorney Oscar Garcia, San Diego Unified School District Police Chief Reuben Littlejohn, and Stutz, Artiano, Shinoff & Holtz partner Jeffrey Wade.
U.S. Attorney Laura Duffy will moderate the discussion, titled “Cyber-Bullying – Classroom to Courtroom: Can the Constitution Rein in the Bullies?”
The panelists will explore legal issues and developing case law surrounding the issue of cyber-bullying, a practice that increasingly results in intervention by the judicial system.
The event offers 1.5 CLE general credits and is free for SDCBA law student members. The cost is $45 for SDCBA and Anti-Defamation League members and $65 for non-members.
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Saturday, September 21, 2013
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
This judge committed a lesser offense than judges who intentionally subvert court cases, but she's going to jail for a year
Judge Hathaway did not subvert justice for citizens who appeared in her courtroom. Instead, she concealed assets in a private mortgage deal that had nothing to do with her decisions in the courtroom.
I believe her crime is far less harmful to the public, yet she is going to jail for a year. Meanwhile, judges who undermine the legal system are protected by the powerful lawyers for whom they do favors, by the culture of professional courtesy that controls the legal profession.
When will our legal system start punishing its officers for intentionally subverting the law?
Former Michigan Supreme Court Justice Diane Hathaway gets year in prison for bank fraud
Khalil AlHajal
M Live
on May 28, 2013
ANN ARBOR, MI -- U.S. District Judge John Corbett O'Meara sentenced former Michigan Supreme Court Justice Diane Hathaway to one year and one day in prison followed by two years of supervised release for bank fraud Tuesday.
Hathaway pleaded guilty in January to hiding assets in order to convince ING Bank to agree to the short sale of her Grosse Pointe Park home, which allowed her to shed some $600,000 in underwater mortgage debt.
O'Meara appeared pained as he handed out the sentence, issuing it after a long pause and after extended praise of the arguments presented by both the defense and prosecution.
"This is hard," he said. "We're talking about a defendant that has accomplished a great deal in her lifetime and has done well and who I hope will be able to accomplish more... after all this is over."
Hathaway addressed the court in a shaky voice before O'Meara named the sentence, saying she has been ashamed, humiliated and disgraced over the crime.
"I stand before you a broken person," she said. "...I take full responsibility for my actions."
Hathaway was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $90,000, estimated to be the amount ING Bank lost in the scheme.
Her lawyer Steven Fishman in trying to convince O'Meara not to order prison time said Hathaway intended to pay the entire amount today.
"You'll be done with this and you'll be out being a valuable and successful citizen of this country very soon," O'Meara said.
I believe her crime is far less harmful to the public, yet she is going to jail for a year. Meanwhile, judges who undermine the legal system are protected by the powerful lawyers for whom they do favors, by the culture of professional courtesy that controls the legal profession.
When will our legal system start punishing its officers for intentionally subverting the law?
Former Michigan Supreme Court Justice Diane Hathaway gets year in prison for bank fraud
Khalil AlHajal
M Live
on May 28, 2013
ANN ARBOR, MI -- U.S. District Judge John Corbett O'Meara sentenced former Michigan Supreme Court Justice Diane Hathaway to one year and one day in prison followed by two years of supervised release for bank fraud Tuesday.
Hathaway pleaded guilty in January to hiding assets in order to convince ING Bank to agree to the short sale of her Grosse Pointe Park home, which allowed her to shed some $600,000 in underwater mortgage debt.
O'Meara appeared pained as he handed out the sentence, issuing it after a long pause and after extended praise of the arguments presented by both the defense and prosecution.
"This is hard," he said. "We're talking about a defendant that has accomplished a great deal in her lifetime and has done well and who I hope will be able to accomplish more... after all this is over."
Hathaway addressed the court in a shaky voice before O'Meara named the sentence, saying she has been ashamed, humiliated and disgraced over the crime.
"I stand before you a broken person," she said. "...I take full responsibility for my actions."
Hathaway was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $90,000, estimated to be the amount ING Bank lost in the scheme.
Her lawyer Steven Fishman in trying to convince O'Meara not to order prison time said Hathaway intended to pay the entire amount today.
"You'll be done with this and you'll be out being a valuable and successful citizen of this country very soon," O'Meara said.
Thursday, January 06, 2011
The San Diego Bar Association cares about ethics!
The San Diego Bar Association is involved in The Center for Ethics in Science & Technology. That's a good thing, right?
The Center for Ethics in Science & Technology was founded in 2003 by Michael Kalichman, UC San Diego, with initial support from Peter Ellsworth of the Legler Benbough Foundation.
Dr. Kalichman initially formed an informal executive committee, consisting of himself, Larry Hinman (USD), and Sara Burke (SDSTC), with Andrea Paik as the senior coordinator. Shortly thereafter an initial Steering Committee was formed, which included the members of the executive committee plus Peter Ellsworth (Legler Benbough Foundation), Christian Crews (Waite Foundation), Chris Todd (President, San Diego Bar Association), and Mark Trotter (Parker Foundation)...
Christopher W. Todd
Center for Ethics founder and former Bar Association president
Chris emphasizes business, real estate, insurance/bad faith, professional malpractice, and injury disputes in his trial practice. He has tried and arbitrated over 80 lawsuits to verdict or judgment. He is a recognized leader, and served as president of the 7,500-member San Diego County Bar Association in 2003. He is closely connected to the local business community and is an active member of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce.
David Higgins, Ph.D.
Executive Committee
Logistics and Education
Higgins has a professional background in biotechnology research, project management, and business development. He has held positions at Invitrogen, Chiron, Idun Pharmaceuticals and most recently he was Executive VP for Business Development and Head of US Operations for BioMedica, Inc., a UK-based gene therapy company. Higgins has served as Adjunct Associate Professor of Biology at SDSU and as an Instructor in the biotech technician training program at SD City College. Higgins has volunteered for various community-oriented organizations including Positive Prevention, Rolling Readers, SD Museum of Natural History, the North Park Community Association, and Water Station. He served as foreman of the 2006/2007 San Diego County Grand Jury. Currently he is a Scientific Advisor for iDiverse, a SD biotech company, serves on the steering committee of the MLK All People's Breakfast, and is the President of the Board of Directors of the ACLU of San Diego and Imperial Counties. Higgins earned his Ph.D. in molecular biology and genetics from the University of Rochester followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at the National Cancer Institute.
Gloria Penner
* Board of Advisors
...Gloria Penner is the host of KPBS Radio’s weekly "Editors Roundtable" and "San Diego Week." She was the host of the first hour of KPBS Radio's "These Days" from 1995 to 1999, and the host of KPBS TV's "Full Focus" from 2003 to 2007. Gloria started her radio career in San Francisco in the 1950s as an associate producer on a program called Housewives Protective League. Her first job in television came after a move to Washington, D.C. where she was associate producer of the Washington segment of the "Today Show." After a stint in Hawaii and a return to Washington, D.C., she relocated to San Diego and took a few years off for family life. She joined KPBS Television in 1969 as director of community relations...
Her awards include 7 Emmys, 5 Golden Mikes, 2 Gracies from the American Federation of Women in Radio and Television, The San Diego Press Club’s Harold Keen Award for excellence in journalism, the John Swett Award from the California Teachers Association, and many honors from the Society for Professional Journalists and the San Diego Bar Association. ...Gloria earned her bachelor’s degree from Brooklyn College. She did graduate work in English at New York University and earned her Master’s Degree in English from Syracuse University. She is married to Bill Snyder, a retired manufacturer, with whom she lives in La Jolla. She has two grown sons and two grandchildren.
The Center for Ethics in Science & Technology was founded in 2003 by Michael Kalichman, UC San Diego, with initial support from Peter Ellsworth of the Legler Benbough Foundation.Dr. Kalichman initially formed an informal executive committee, consisting of himself, Larry Hinman (USD), and Sara Burke (SDSTC), with Andrea Paik as the senior coordinator. Shortly thereafter an initial Steering Committee was formed, which included the members of the executive committee plus Peter Ellsworth (Legler Benbough Foundation), Christian Crews (Waite Foundation), Chris Todd (President, San Diego Bar Association), and Mark Trotter (Parker Foundation)...
Christopher W. ToddCenter for Ethics founder and former Bar Association president
Chris emphasizes business, real estate, insurance/bad faith, professional malpractice, and injury disputes in his trial practice. He has tried and arbitrated over 80 lawsuits to verdict or judgment. He is a recognized leader, and served as president of the 7,500-member San Diego County Bar Association in 2003. He is closely connected to the local business community and is an active member of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce.
David Higgins, Ph.D.Executive Committee
Logistics and Education
Higgins has a professional background in biotechnology research, project management, and business development. He has held positions at Invitrogen, Chiron, Idun Pharmaceuticals and most recently he was Executive VP for Business Development and Head of US Operations for BioMedica, Inc., a UK-based gene therapy company. Higgins has served as Adjunct Associate Professor of Biology at SDSU and as an Instructor in the biotech technician training program at SD City College. Higgins has volunteered for various community-oriented organizations including Positive Prevention, Rolling Readers, SD Museum of Natural History, the North Park Community Association, and Water Station. He served as foreman of the 2006/2007 San Diego County Grand Jury. Currently he is a Scientific Advisor for iDiverse, a SD biotech company, serves on the steering committee of the MLK All People's Breakfast, and is the President of the Board of Directors of the ACLU of San Diego and Imperial Counties. Higgins earned his Ph.D. in molecular biology and genetics from the University of Rochester followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at the National Cancer Institute.
Gloria Penner* Board of Advisors
...Gloria Penner is the host of KPBS Radio’s weekly "Editors Roundtable" and "San Diego Week." She was the host of the first hour of KPBS Radio's "These Days" from 1995 to 1999, and the host of KPBS TV's "Full Focus" from 2003 to 2007. Gloria started her radio career in San Francisco in the 1950s as an associate producer on a program called Housewives Protective League. Her first job in television came after a move to Washington, D.C. where she was associate producer of the Washington segment of the "Today Show." After a stint in Hawaii and a return to Washington, D.C., she relocated to San Diego and took a few years off for family life. She joined KPBS Television in 1969 as director of community relations...
Her awards include 7 Emmys, 5 Golden Mikes, 2 Gracies from the American Federation of Women in Radio and Television, The San Diego Press Club’s Harold Keen Award for excellence in journalism, the John Swett Award from the California Teachers Association, and many honors from the Society for Professional Journalists and the San Diego Bar Association. ...Gloria earned her bachelor’s degree from Brooklyn College. She did graduate work in English at New York University and earned her Master’s Degree in English from Syracuse University. She is married to Bill Snyder, a retired manufacturer, with whom she lives in La Jolla. She has two grown sons and two grandchildren.
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