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In this (too) long-awaited episode, we introduce four (4) new nominees for the 2023 Ethy Awards, including:

(1)  RISKY BUSINESS (Worst Love Scene)

A Nevada lawyer has been order to stop practicing law indefinitely after being charged with exchanging legal services for sex and broadcasting these encounters throughout his law offices.

(2)  KINGPIN (Worst Temper)

A South Carolina lawyer was suspended for nine (9) months for a physical altercation with his girlfriend at a bowling alley.

(3)  IT (Most Creative Billing)

A Massachusetts lawyer was suspended for one year and a day for obtaining reimbursement from both his law firm and a CLE sponsor for the same $1,952.85 he spent on wine for a post-conference cocktail reception.

(4)  JOHN Q (Best Original Excuse)

A New York lawyer was suspended for six months for lying about the status of a matter to her superiors within the law firm.  A serious medical condition made her extremely fearful of losing the health insurance provided by her employer.