California Attorney Challenges Ethics Charge Over Alleged Plot to Hack Judge in Utility Class Action Case

An attorney from San Fernando Valley is facing an uphill battle to evade an ethics charge that accuses him of planning to hack the email and phone of a judge involved in a public utility class action case. The California Bar has made a strong case to the State Bar Court, asserting that the attorney’s argument, which claims that merely “discussing plans” to hack does not constitute an offense, is not sufficient to quash the charge. This legal development could have significant implications for the ethical standards and practices within the profession. For more information, refer to the full article.