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New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 22-22 (B)

A full-time judge, previously employed as an attorney in a not-for-profit labor union's legal services office, and who upon retirement will be eligible for a pension and medical benefits through the union is permanently disqualified in cases where the judge participated in any way as an attorney, whether in a personal or supervisory capacity.
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New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 22-22 (A)

A full-time judge is prohibited from serving as a member of the board of directors for the New York Civil Liberties Union.
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New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 22-21

Whether a judge must or may conduct an inquiry into a potential conflict of interest arising from the pending prosecution of a criminal defense attorney presents a legal question beyond the jurisdiction of this Committee.
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New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 22-20

May a judge, who previously served as a prosecutor in the court where they now preside (1) sign "post dispositional documents" such as probation transfers, warrants, declaration of delinquencies, Securing Orders/Orders to Produce; and (2) conduct an arraignment of a particular individual in a matter where the judge would ordinarily be disqualified, and then "upon completion of the arraignment immediately disqualify" from the matter?
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New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 22-19

May a judge provide a testimonial for use in a not-for-profit organization's marketing materials, including their website, handbook, and social media pages?
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New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 22-18

May a part-time lawyer judge complete the Part 36 assignments they received as a receiver and referee before assuming the bench, even though they may not accept any new Part 36 assignments?
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New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 22-17

Where a judge was previously a social services provider to criminal defendant clients, the judge must disqualify if one of those clients appears before the judge on the same case.
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New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 22-16

A judge need not disqualify from a custody case merely because the judge's confidential secretary has connections to both parties through marriage, but must insulate the secretary from any involvement in the matter. If a party objects to the judge's participation in the case, the judge has the sole discretion to decide whether to exercise recusal.
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New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 22-15(C)

A full-time judge may not serve on the executive or governing body of their church while there is a pending Child Victims Act claim against the church.
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New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 22-15(B)

(1) A judge may not raise funds from friends, neighbors, or acquaintances, but may create an online fundraising tool if it will be used only to solicit donations from family members. (2) A judge may serve on a bar association committee established to address mandated representation.
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