Judicial Ethics Opinions

  • New York Law Journal

    Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-138

    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.

  • New York Law Journal

    Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-137

    By Committee on Judicial Ethics | June 24, 2024

    The Rules Governing Judicial Conduct do not require a judge to report their own ethics violation to the Commission on Judicial Conduct.

  • New York Law Journal

    Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-136

    By Committee on Judicial Ethics | June 23, 2024

    A judge may not initiate a drive to collect toys or dental hygiene products on behalf of non-profit, charitable organizations within a courtroom or courthouse, and may not partner with bar associations to initiate such drives. A judge may solicit charitable donations of toys or dental supplies from other judges over whom he/she does not have any supervisory or appellate authority.

  • New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion

    Judges Weigh In On Legal Finance Disclosure

    By Andrew Cohen and Danielle Cutrona | June 17, 2024

    Andrew Cohen and Danielle Cutrona of Burford Capital discuss the hot topic of disclosure of legal finance in litigation, fueled by critics who argue for mandatory disclosure.

  • New York Law Journal

    Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-135

    By Committee on Judicial Ethics | June 6, 2024

    A town justice may commence an action against the town regarding a personal matter unrelated to the business of the court.

  • New York Law Journal

    Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-134

    By Committee on Judicial Ethics | June 5, 2024

    A part-time judge may chair a county veterans agency's advisory committee, which meets a few times per year to select veterans to honor at agency-sponsored ceremonies that are free and open to the public.

  • New York Law Journal

    Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-133

    By Committee on Judicial Ethics | June 4, 2024

    (1)(a) We cannot provide blanket guidance about attending various public events that invite participants to "stand with Israel," as the answer requires fact-specific determinations. (b) A judicial candidate within their window period may contact the Judicial Campaign Ethics Center concerning the propriety of attendance.

  • New York Law Journal

    Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-132

    By Committee on Judicial Ethics | June 3, 2024

    A treatment court may accept a donation of toiletries from a local bar association to be given to court participants by treatment court staff.

  • New York Law Journal

    Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-131

    By Committee on Judicial Ethics | June 2, 2024

    The facts presented do not require the inquiring judge to disclose or disqualify in other matters beyond what the judge already plans to do.

  • New York Law Journal

    Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-130

    By Committee on Judicial Ethics | May 30, 2024

    (1) Subject to certain limitations, a part-time lawyer judge may serve as an assistant county attorney in the General Legal Services division, providing legal advice and services to the county clerk, to the board of elections, and on insurance matters, public health matters, purchasing, and real estate transactions.

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