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August 27, 2021 at 9:05 PM

The Reckoning Begins for Trump’s Lawyers

Two recent federal court decisions have sent an important message about legal accountability and the need for lawyers to be held responsible for meritless claims made in lawsuits.     Hello John, Two recent federal court decisions hav…

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August 8, 2021 at 1:04 PM

Are there any voting rights left?

The recent anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act - 56 years ago - is an important reminder of what has been lost as state legislatures across the country careen forward with their efforts to suppress voting rights, particularly in communities of color. …

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  Scott Harshbarger · [email protected]

July 28, 2021 at 8:50 PM

A humble request

On behalf of myself and the members of the LDAD Steering Committee, thank you for your participation in our effort as lawyers to defend American democracy and the rule of law against what has been and, in our opinion, continues to be a systematic assault on the core institutions, no…

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July 24, 2021 at 2:30 PM

LDAD Files Ethics Complaint Against Texas AG Paxton

Four former State Bar of Texas Presidents joined LDAD to file an ethics complaint urging bar regulators to discipline Texas Attorney General Warren Kenneth Paxton Jr. The 31-page complaint asserts a pattern of serious ethical misconduct, including having filed a frivolous Supreme Co…

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July 14, 2021 at 5:21 PM

The Hill: "Lawyers group criticizes Noem, Abbot on National Guard to border"

LDAD strongly opposes the deployment of non-federalized National Guard troops to the border by Texas and South Dakota governors. Our newest statement, Private Armies Attack the Rule of Law, cautions against such direct threats to our nation’s democracy and urges President Biden to i…

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  The Board, LDAD · [email protected]

June 29, 2021 at 11:00 PM

LDAD Ethics Complaint Update: Giuliani's Law License Suspended!

LDAD Ethics Complaint Update: Giuliani's Law License Suspended! We are gratified LDAD's ethics complaint played a role in this outcome, which is an affirmation that lawyers have an obligation to the truth. View this email in your browser …

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  The Board, LDAD · [email protected]

June 24, 2021 at 9:35 PM

The hidden danger in states' attempts to suppress the vote

The hidden danger in states' attempts to suppress the vote Bills pending or enacted in forty-one states reflect attempts to inject political and partisan considerations into the administration of elections. View this email in your browser …

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  The Board, LDAD · [email protected]

June 20, 2021 at 2:52 PM

LDAD Calls for Reversal of DC Bar’s Dismissal of William Barr Ethics Complaint

LDAD Calls for Reversal of DC Bar’s Dismissal of William Barr Ethics Complaint In a detailed letter to the Board on Professional Responsibility, LDAD rebuked the grounds for the OCD’s rejection of the complaint. View this email in your browser …

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  Scott Harshbarger · [email protected]

June 6, 2021 at 12:15 PM

This Wednesday: For the People Rally with Senators Warren & Warnock

This Wednesday: For the People Rally with Senators Warren & Warnock This Wednesday, June 9th many good government organizations and activists will be rallying in D.C. in support of the For the People Act (S.1). View this email in your browser …

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  Steering Committee, LDAD · [email protected]

May 28, 2021 at 1:10 AM

DC Office of Disciplinary Counsel Refuses to Investigate Barr

DC Office of Disciplinary Counsel Refuses to Investigate Barr LDAD has learned that the DC Office of Disciplinary Counsel has declined to investigate the complaint filed by LDAD and prominent DC lawyers. View this email in your browser …

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  Steering Committee, LDAD · [email protected]

May 18, 2021 at 12:14 PM

Regarding Representative Cheney

Regarding Representative Cheney What Liz Cheney's ouster says about our democracy View this email in your browser   Dear John, U.S. Representative Liz Cheney’s unceremonious ejection from her position as Chair of the House Republican C…

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  Scott Harshbarger · [email protected]

May 14, 2021 at 5:38 PM

Barr must be held accountable

Barr must be held accountable Today, we submitting a supplement to our July 2020 ethics complaint, urging the DC Bar to discipline Mr. Barr. View this email in your browser   Dear John, Last July, LDAD joined DC Bar leaders — including…

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  Scott Harshbarger · [email protected]

May 10, 2021 at 1:14 PM

Only ‘Big Truth’ can defeat the ‘Big Lie’

Only ‘Big Truth’ can defeat the ‘Big Lie’ Our latest Opinion in the Boston Globe looks at actions taking place in Arizona as the latest by Trump loyalists to perpetuate the “Big Lie”. View this email in your browser   Dear John, Restri…

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  Lawyers Defending American Democracy · [email protected]

April 9, 2021 at 4:17 PM

Legal Media Covers LDAD Letter Urging Law Leaders To Act Against Voter Suppression

Legal Media Covers LDAD Letter Urging Law Leaders To Act Against Voter Suppression Bloomberg Law, LAW.com & others spotlight LDAD's latest Open Letter on voter suppression efforts sweeping the country. View this email in your browser …

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April 2, 2021 at 12:29 PM

Rudy Giuliani – Ripple Effects

Rudy Giuliani – Ripple Effects We must continue to battle the effects of the Big Lie, lest that Big Lie continue to shake the foundation of our democracy View this email in your browser Rudy Giuliani – Ripple Effects …

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April 1, 2021 at 12:29 PM

Jim Crow in the 21st Century

Jim Crow in the 21st Century Leaders of our profession must be more vocal and active in the face of discriminatory attacks on voter access. View this email in your browser "Jim Crow in the 21st Century" Dear Friends a…

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March 30, 2021 at 2:31 PM

Take Action: Call on Law Leaders to Protect Against the New Jim Crow

Take Action: Call on Law Leaders to Protect Against the New Jim Crow We are calling on bar associations, law firms, and law schools to do their part to protect the right to vote. View this email in your browser Dear Friends and Suppor…

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February 24, 2021 at 10:29 PM

Upcoming Webcast: Should Giuliani Lose his License?

Upcoming Webcast: Should Giuliani Lose his License? Renowned ethicist Stephen Gillers of NYU School of Law will discuss the LDAD's Complaint Against Rudy Giuliani March 2 at 12PM EST. View this email in your browser Dear Friends and Su…

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February 19, 2021 at 7:43 PM

LDAD's Two Year Anniversary: A Message for Our Supporters & Friends

LDAD's Two Year Anniversary: A Message for Our Supporters & Friends In 2019 we set forth the core democratic principles in need of defending. Today we understand these ideals are fragile and not universally shared. View this email in your browser …

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February 1, 2021 at 5:05 PM

Update on the Giuliani ethics complaint and request for help

Update on the Giuliani ethics complaint and request for help LDAD's ethics complaint against Rudolph W. Giuliani has been signed by over 7,200 lawyers and non-lawyers in just eight days! View this email in your browser Dear John, On b…

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January 25, 2021 at 10:23 PM

It's not too late to hold Giuliani accountable (pls open and share)

It's not too late to hold Giuliani accountable (pls open and share) LDAD has filed an 18-page ethics complaint with the New York State Bar in Manhattan calling for an investigation of Rudolph W. Giuliani. View this email in your browser …

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