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But attorneys general are not normal politicians. They are also members of the legal profession with an obligation to meet basic ethical standards. Lawyers, including attorneys general, may not file suits that they know to be frivolous; they may not lie to courts, and must exercise independent professional judgment, no matter their client. These rules are especially pertinent when an attorney represents the entire citizenry of a state.
What happens if they break the rules? Do they receive a spanking?
For flagrant violation they can be held in contempt or disbarred. That's probably why Trump's original hires quit. There's more than just reputation risk involved in submitting frivolous suits.
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But attorneys general are not normal politicians. They are also members of the legal profession with an obligation to meet basic ethical standards. Lawyers, including attorneys general, may not file suits that they know to be frivolous; they may not lie to courts, and must exercise independent professional judgment, no matter their client. These rules are especially pertinent when an attorney represents the entire citizenry of a state.
What happens if they break the rules?
Do they receive a spanking?
Self-regulation doesn't work.
For flagrant violation they can be held in contempt or disbarred. That's probably why Trump's original hires quit. There's more than just reputation risk involved in submitting frivolous suits.
Ghouliani doesn't seem to care. His reputation is already shot. In the gutter.
Skeletons in the closet, Mike.
“Banana republic!”
das raycis!!!!!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banana_republic
Filed under poetic justice.
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