Dishonesty

Atty’s Final Act For Porn Film Copyright Shakedown Scheme: Disbarment

Attorney Fraud, Attorney Internet Scams, Copyright ethics, Criminal Conviction, Dishonesty, IP Ethics, IP Litigation Sanctions /

Once upon a time, John Steele, the founder of the law firm formally known as Prenda Law, believed he had found the perfect recipe for a successful niche copyright law practice. First, monitor certain file-sharing websites containing porn and obtain the IP addresses of individuals who downloaded or attempted to download said porn. Next, file […]

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A Bottle of White? A Bottle of Red? Perhaps a One-Year Suspension Instead

Criminal Conviction, Deceit, Dishonesty, Fraud, Misrepresentations, Moral turpitide, USPTO OED /

Attorney Rodger Moore enjoys a good bottle of wine.  Evidently, his budget does not. After scamming his local grocery store for years by switching prices on expensive wines for a cheaper variety, Mr. Moore is now paying a hefty price–with his law license. Mr. Moore became licensed to practice law in 2001.  His ethics problems

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