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 “John Doe” lawsuits for copyright … Read More
A Bottle of White? A Bottle of Red? Perhaps a One-Year Suspension Instead
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 started almost immediately thereafter. In … Read More