Question 2: Lawyer Plagiarism

Required Reading: Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board v. Peter Cannon

Questions:

[a]Why should judges care if attorneys submit plagiarized legal briefs or motions? Please explain answer. [b]The Iowa Supreme Court referred to another case involving attorney plagiarism (Iowa Supreme Court Board of Professional Ethics & Conduct v. Lane). In that case, the punishment for attorney Lane (suspension of his license to practice) was moresevere thanthe punishment imposed on attorney Cannon. What distinction did the court make between these two cases? Do you agree with the court's reasoning?