By Cedra Mayfield | February 1, 2023
The judge drafted a handwritten resignation letter to Gov. Brian Kemp with an effective date of Feb. 1, 2023, but didn't disclose his reason for stepping down from the bench.
By Summer Ballentine | The Associated Press | February 1, 2023
Judges on the state's high court ruled unanimously to suspend Philip Prewitt's law license indefinitely. He can apply to be reinstated in two years.
By Colleen Murphy | January 31, 2023
"We recognize the challenges faced by district court judges, often presiding over emotionally charged cases involving litigants and lawyers who might challenge their authority, insult their integrity, impugn their good names, and even attempt to bait them into losing control," the New Mexico Supreme Court said in its censure. "In those instances, district court judges, no matter how egregious the behavior by counsel or clients, must remain above the fray in order to carry out their official duties."
By Jane Wester | January 31, 2023
Orange County Judge William DeProspo was accused of being "disrespectful, disparaging, sarcastic and otherwise discourteous to petitioners."
By Cheryl Miller | January 31, 2023
A draft report issued by a legislatively mandated committee made more than two dozen recommendations for improving the system that disciplines judges for misconduct in California.
By Ellen Bardash | January 30, 2023
In something of a surprise announcement, Delaware Gov. John Carney has agreed that the longstanding requirement is unenforceable.
By Cedra Mayfield | January 30, 2023
The judge "hopes and believes the Supreme Court will look carefully at the record and the law and reach a different conclusion," defense counsel said in a statement released Monday.
By Brian Lee | January 30, 2023
Ex-Judge David Coursen began to provide testimony but in the middle, he tendered his letter of resignation and agreed never to seek or accept a judicial office in the future, the commission said in a statement.
By Marianna Wharry | January 26, 2023
Haynes was a long-time volunteer with the WSBA and often traveled to attend meetings and conferences. She charged some WSBA-related volunteer expenses to one law firm's credit card without prior authorization from the firm but failed to promptly notify and reimburse the law firm when she received direct reimbursement from the WSBA for those expenses, the court said.
By Marianna Wharry | January 24, 2023
The New Hampshire's court sanctioned Dewhurst with requiring six additional hours of continuing legal education classes in conflicts of interest and avoiding from any disciplinary actions for one year. As of December 2022, Thomas E. Dewhurt III has satisfied all terms of his public censure in New Hampshire, records show.
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