By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | June 28, 2024
Former U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David Jones has asked the chief bankruptcy judge in the Southern District of Texas to determine if he must testify at a deposition related to his romantic relationship with a former Jackson Walker partner.
By Adolfo Pesquera | June 28, 2024
Dianne Hensley sought injunctive relief and an administrative court of review is not authorized to grant injunctive relief, Chief Justice Nathan Hecht wrote for the majority.
By Committee on Judicial Ethics | June 27, 2024
(1) A judge must not personally participate in soliciting funds for a not-for-profit civic or charitable organization and therefore must not: (a) send out solicitation letters for the organization; (b) post announcements about the organization's fund-raising activities or initiatives on social media.
By Cheryl Miller | June 27, 2024
Rothman "will ultimately be remembered for his unparalleled leadership in judicial education, particularly his contributions to judicial ethics," Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero said.
By Cedra Mayfield | June 27, 2024
"In certain circumstances, even after the filing of formal charges, developments on our matters are confidential," said Judicial Qualifications Commission of Georgia Director Courtney Veal Thursday.
By Committee on Judicial Ethics | June 26, 2024
Where a full-time judge's former law firm advises the judge that a former client recently posted an online review of the judge's legal services, the judge must request that the law firm remove the judge's name from such review but need not take any further action.
By Cedra Mayfield | June 26, 2024
Judge-elect Valerie V. Vie announced she'll be sworn in as former Douglas County Probate Judge Christina Peterson's replacement Friday.
By Committee on Judicial Ethics | June 25, 2024
On these facts, after disclosing a letter received ex parte from the victim's attorney concerning a criminal case, the judge need not recuse.
By Cedra Mayfield | June 25, 2024
"Procedurally, I'm pleased that we were able to provide her with a vigorous defense in court, getting numerous counts dismissed and fighting off two motions for interim suspension, even though today we lost the ultimate battle," said S. Lester Tate III, respondent counsel for Judge Christina Peterson.
By Cedra Mayfield | June 25, 2024
"The JQC Hearing Panel found that Judge Peterson violated multiple rules in the CJC and that those violations warrant her removal from the bench," read the Supreme Court of Georgia order. "We agree that removal is warranted here."
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