Samuel C Stretton
July 01, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer
Judges have some flexibility in dealing with pro se litigantsWhat are a judge's obligations to pro se litigants, if any?
By Samuel C. Stretton
6 minute read
June 24, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer
New rules tighten the allowances for extrajudicial compensationAs a judicial officer, can I be paid for speaking engagements, receive royalties from a book or earn other income of that nature?
By Samuel C. Stretton
8 minute read
June 17, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer
New rules allow limited exceptions to the prohibition on judicial ex parte communicationsCan a judge consult with another judge or expert when deciding a case?
By Samuel C. Stretton
7 minute read
June 10, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer
Judges Must Show No Prejudice When Performing MarriagesI am a district court judge in Pennsylvania. I have seen the proposed rule changes to the rules of conduct for district judges. If passed, can I refuse to do same-sex marriages?
By Samuel C. Stretton
7 minute read
June 03, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer
Lawyers Must Be Cautious About Conflicts to Avoid DisqualificationWhat are the major reasons for disqualification motions filed against attorneys?
By Samuel C. Stretton
10 minute read
May 27, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer
The Balance Between Duty to the Court and to a Client is DifficultIt has come to my attention that a client, during a deposition, may have testified to a material fact that was incorrect, but I am not sure. What remedial steps, if any, am I obligated to take?
By Samuel C. Stretton
8 minute read
May 20, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer
Attorneys Should Not Stand When Jurors Enter and Exit a CourtroomI have been in courtrooms where some lawyers stand when jurors come in and out of the room and others don't. What is the proper rule for standing for jurors?
By Samuel C. Stretton
6 minute read
May 13, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer
An ABA Opinion Says Lawyers Can Research Jurors on the InternetWhat are the limitations, if any, on investigation of potential jurors for an upcoming criminal trial?
By Samuel C. Stretton
10 minute read
May 06, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer
Attorney Discipline Must Adapt to the Changing ProfessionI am looking at Disciplinary Board opinions and it appears that lawyers are now being suspended for several cases of neglect. This type of discipline seems very severe and sometimes uncalled for. Even if a lawyer does neglect one or two cases, it seems grossly unfair to take away the license to practice, particularly if the lawyer has been practicing for many years with otherwise good results.
By Samuel C. Stretton
9 minute read
April 29, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer
Recent Changes Make Charges of Criminal Contempt a Larger Concern for LawyersI have been cited for criminal contempt by a judge in the court of common pleas and fined $100 due to my late appearance for a court hearing. Do I have to report this to the Office of Disciplinary Counsel?
By Samuel C. Stretton
9 minute read
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