Committee On Judicial Ethics

April 19, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Where a judge has already determined that it is necessary to report another judge for an apparent incident of "ticket-fixing," the judge is not relieved of the duty to report merely because the other judge resigned from the bench in the interim.

By Committee on Judicial Ethics

4 minute read

April 16, 2021 | New York Law Journal

As described, the proposed plea reduction form is impermissible.

By Committee on Judicial Ethics

9 minute read

April 16, 2021 | New York Law Journal

After receiving any administrative approvals that may be required, judges may collaborate with the Historical Society of the New York Courts on a project to contextualize existing art and memorials at the courthouse and install new thematic artworks created by artists from marginalized groups.

By Committee on Judicial Ethics

5 minute read

April 15, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Must a judge report information sent to them by a third party which alleges misconduct by local law enforcement agencies and the local district attorney's office, where the judge has no first-hand knowledge of the alleged misconduct and is unable to ascertain whether any particular attorney has likely violated any ethical rules or rules of professional conduct?

By Committee on Judicial Ethics

4 minute read

April 15, 2021 | New York Law Journal

A principal court attorney who hears and reports cases in foreclosure and matrimonial matters may not serve as executor of a former client's estate, unless they establish to the Chief Administrative Judge's satisfaction that they maintained a "longstanding personal relationship of trust and confidence" with the decedent and the Chief Administrative Judge approves the appointment in writing.

By Committee on Judicial Ethics

4 minute read

April 14, 2021 | New York Law Journal

A judge need not disclose, in a matter currently pending before the judge, a prosecutor's ex parte communication asking if the judge would honor a grand jury subpoena concerning a related but now-concluded case, where the communication contained no information pertaining to the merits of the pending matter.

By Committee on Judicial Ethics

7 minute read

April 14, 2021 | New York Law Journal

A town justice may not speak at a town board meeting concerning a proposed town resolution opposing extension of the big game hunting season.

By Committee on Judicial Ethics

5 minute read

April 13, 2021 | New York Law Journal

A judge who objected orally and in writing to the appearance of their name in an email soliciting funds for a charitable cause need not take any further action.

By Committee on Judicial Ethics

6 minute read

April 13, 2021 | New York Law Journal

May a town justice continue to serve in that role if their first-degree relative runs for and is elected to the co-judge position in the same court?

By Committee on Judicial Ethics

2 minute read

April 12, 2021 | New York Law Journal

On these facts, a full-time judge may not accept a speaking engagement to discuss a not-for-profit organization's experience in navigating a highly controversial licensing application and appeal process.

By Committee on Judicial Ethics

5 minute read