Gillette v. Edison — Younger Abstention Doctrine Applied in Disciplinary Action against Indian Lawyer

The District of North Dakota dismissed a federal action brought by an attorney seeking an order forcing North Dakota state courts to dismiss a disciplinary action against a tribal lawyer. Interesting case involving an issue about whether state bar disciplinary boards can discipline a lawyer for on-reservation conduct.

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