D. Brooks Smith, Chief Circuit Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. Photo: Diego M. Radzinschi/ALM Third Circuit Judge 'Disturbed By Some Language' in Combative Opinions
"I'm a little disturbed by some language I see from time to time in the present day that is a bit more combative than what I've seen in the past… It's something we judges need to keep in mind," said Judge D. Brooks Smith.
February 28, 2023 at 07:00 AM
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The original version of this story was published on National Law Journal
A federal appeals court judge said he's concerned by overly combative language from others on the bench as of late that risks undermining the public's confidence in the judiciary.
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