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Bayard

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19. Now there's a thought....

Sat Sep 27, 2025, 12:56 PM

23 hrs ago

If state bars start disciplining federal lawyers.

"Yes, state bars can discipline federal lawyers for violations of state ethical rules while practicing in that state, as the Department of Justice has authorized state bar discipline for government attorneys and state laws govern attorney conduct for all lawyers practicing within their borders. This is reinforced by federal law (28 U.S.C. § 530B), which requires federal attorneys to conform to state ethical rules, similar to private attorneys. While a state bar's attempt to impose exclusive disciplinary jurisdiction over federal attorneys would raise Supremacy Clause issues, reasonable oversight and application of state ethical standards are permissible and expected."

Just the filing of frivolous lawsuits would be huge in numerous states.

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