Judicial Ethics Opinions

  • New York Law Journal

    Judicial Ethics Opinion 20-119

    By Committee on Judicial Ethics | December 24, 2020

    A full-time judge may serve on the advisory board to a local public charter school, where the advisory board is separate and apart from the school's board of directors and is not responsible for the school's operations or budget.

  • New York Law Journal

    Judicial Ethics Opinion 20-113

    By Committee on Judicial Ethics | December 24, 2020

    A full-time judge may accept reasonable compensation from the home team as a sports referee for collegiate matches.

  • New York Law Journal

    Judicial Ethics Opinion 20-147

    By Committee on Judicial Ethics | December 4, 2020

    May a judge participate in an exploratory committee formed by the Public Defender and the District Attorney to consider the possible creation of a district court system in their county?

  • New York Law Journal

    Judicial Ethics Opinion 20-127

    By Committee on Judicial Ethics | December 4, 2020

    What are a judge's obligations on learning, from the attorneys' own submissions in a case, that their clients failed to file tax returns for multiple years?

  • New York Law Journal

    Judicial Ethics Opinion 20-115

    By Committee on Judicial Ethics | December 4, 2020

    In general, a judge is disqualified, subject to remittal, when an attorney representing the judge's first or second-degree relative appears before him/her while the representation is ongoing.

  • New York Law Journal

    Judicial Ethics Opinion 20-141

    By Committee on Judicial Ethics | December 3, 2020

    Where a full-time judge's personally appointed law clerk has neither a quasi-judicial title nor functions, the judge may permit the law clerk to participate in peaceful "Black Lives Matter" protests away from the courthouse during non-working hours.

  • New York Law Journal

    Judicial Ethics Opinion 20-139

    By Committee on Judicial Ethics | December 3, 2020

    A court attorney-referee must disqualify him/herself in small claims real property tax assessment review proceedings that involve properties in his/her own neighborhood or in any other area of the town where a ruling might affect his/her own real property assessment.

  • New York Law Journal

    Judicial Ethics Opinion 20-131

    By Committee on Judicial Ethics | December 2, 2020

    A judge who was formerly a prosecutor may speak to an ethnic/cultural affinity group, made up of employees at the prosecutor's office, about the judge's experience as a prosecutor.

  • New York Law Journal

    Judicial Ethics Opinion 20-121 (rev)

    By Committee on Judicial Ethics | December 2, 2020

    It is improper for a judge to serve on a county legislature's task force, where the judge's proposed involvement seems to immerse the judge in helping the probation department implement its programs or internal policies, and the legislature has not mandated judicial branch participation.

  • New York Law Journal

    Judicial Ethics Opinion 20-110

    By Committee on Judicial Ethics | December 1, 2020

    A part-time lawyer judge may serve as co-counsel on a matter with a private attorney who is a non-supervisory assistant conflict defender in the same county.

More From ALM

With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry. This is perfect for attorneys licensed in multiple jurisdictions or for attorneys that have fulfilled their CLE requirement but need to access resourceful information for their practice areas.
View Now
Our Team Account subscription service is for legal teams of four or more attorneys. Each attorney is granted unlimited access to high quality, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry along with administrative access to easily manage CLE for the entire team.
View Now
Gain access to some of the most knowledgeable and experienced attorneys with our 2 bundle options! Our Compliance bundles are curated by CLE Counselors and include current legal topics and challenges within the industry. Our second option allows you to build your bundle and strategically select the content that pertains to your needs. Both options are priced the same.
View Now
September 05, 2024
New York, NY

The New York Law Journal honors attorneys and judges who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession in New York.


Learn More
July 22, 2024 - July 24, 2024
Lake Tahoe, CA

GlobeSt. Women of Influence Conference celebrates the women who drive the commercial real estate industry forward.


Learn More
September 06, 2024
Johannesburg

The African Legal Awards recognise exceptional achievement within Africa s legal community during a period of rapid change.


Learn More

We re a Business Law firm looking to hire an experienced Associate Attorney for our litigation and transactional practices. We have offices ...


Apply Now ›

Salary: $81,785.60 - $131,414.40 Annually Description: The Deputy District Attorney I/II/III performs a variety of professional legal wor...


Apply Now ›

NEW YORK CITY SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY Invites applications for the position of:Senior Attorney - Employment and LaborThe New York ...


Apply Now ›
06/27/2024
The American Lawyer

Professional Announcement


View Announcement ›
06/21/2024
Daily Business Review

Full Page Announcement


View Announcement ›
06/14/2024
New Jersey Law Journal

Professional Announcement


View Announcement ›