By Cedra Mayfield | March 15, 2023
"Because the JQC has jurisdiction over alleged acts of pre-judicial misconduct, has not failed to state a claim or cause of action, and respondent has failed to demonstrate the nonexistence of genuine issues of material fact, her motion should be denied," wrote Courtney Veal, Judicial Qualifications Commission of Georgia deputy director.
By Cedra Mayfield | March 13, 2023
"Respondent Coomer's proffered supplemental authority adds nothing to his challenge to the subject matter jurisdiction of the Judicial Qualifications Commission," read a reply brief filed by counsel for the Judicial Qualifications Commission of Georgia Monday.
By Cedra Mayfield | March 13, 2023
"The formal charges should have never been brought under the JQC's own rules," argued defense counsel for suspended Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Christian Coomer in newly filed supplemental briefs.
By Marianna Wharry | March 13, 2023
A Maryland attorney's misrepresentations to a circuit court and "obstructive" behavior in a divorce and custody proceeding have resulted in his indefinite suspension by a divided Maryland Supreme Court.
By Colleen Murphy | March 9, 2023
"Respondent's refusal to take responsibility, and stunning lack of remorse, demonstrate there is no hope she could exercise better judgment in the future," stated the panel opinion. "Removal is the only option to preserve public confidence in the integrity of the judiciary."
By Marianna Wharry | March 7, 2023
Buttars was indicted for theft of a person from a protected class, a second-class felony, in October 2018 and pleaded guilty in May 2019 to a fourth-degree felony charge in connection to his legal services to E.H. He received a sentence to two years of community control, ordered to complete 100 hours of community service and pay $29,450 in restitution to E.H. within two years.
By Adolfo Pesquera | March 6, 2023
"As a judge, I noticed people were coming into court with the already-formed belief that the judge was against them and that they would not receive fair treatment," Justice Emily Miskel said.
By Marianna Wharry | March 3, 2023
A Dallas attorney received a 90-day suspension from the Maryland Supreme Court on Monday after it found that he failed to competently represent two…
By Brian Lee | March 2, 2023
Only a small fraction advanced to full-scale investigations, according to the commission's figures.
By Cheryl Miller | March 1, 2023
A 19-year veteran of the bench, U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez could face discipline for an act one attorney called "psychologically damaging and harmful."
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