Narrative Opinion Summary
The court has granted the motion from the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to approve the report and recommendations of the Hearing Board. As a result, Ruth M. Degnan is suspended from practicing law for a period of 60 days. Additionally, she is required to reimburse the Disciplinary Fund for any Client Protection payments that result from her conduct prior to the end of her suspension.
Legal Issues Addressed
Attorney Disciplinary Actionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court approved the disciplinary measures recommended by the Hearing Board, resulting in the suspension of the attorney's license to practice law.
Reasoning: The court has granted the motion from the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to approve the report and recommendations of the Hearing Board.
Reimbursement to the Client Protection Fundsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The suspended attorney is obligated to reimburse the Disciplinary Fund for any client protection payments made due to her conduct.
Reasoning: Additionally, she is required to reimburse the Disciplinary Fund for any Client Protection payments that result from her conduct prior to the end of her suspension.
Suspension from Practice of Lawsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The attorney is suspended from practicing law for a specified period as a consequence of the disciplinary proceedings.
Reasoning: Ruth M. Degnan is suspended from practicing law for a period of 60 days.