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May 09, 2013 |

Judge Lashes Out at 'Fraud' in Porn Infringement Claims

A federal judge, describing a massive fraud involving the enforcement of copyrights to pornography, has referred four lawyers to licensing authorities for possible misconduct and to federal prosecutors for possible RICO charges.
9 minute read
February 22, 2006 |

CJP: Judge Abused Position in DUI Arrest

The Commission on Judicial Performance charged Sonoma County Judge Elaine Rushing with telling lies and seeking to use her influence to avoid arrest. Separately, an Orange County judge was admonished for using court staff to run his rental business.
3 minute read
July 11, 2003 |

News Briefs

A roundup of legal news items.
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May 08, 2013 |

Judge Lashes Out at 'Fraud' in Porn Infringement Claims

A federal judge, describing a massive fraud involving the enforcement of copyrights to downloaded pornography, has referred four lawyers to licensing authorities for possible misconduct and to federal prosecutors for possible RICO charges.
9 minute read
April 26, 2007 |

CJP Yanks Judge Off Bench

Citing misconduct that included improperly lengthening jail sentences and mistreating unrepresented defendants, the judicial watchdog ordered the removal of Monterey County Superior Court Judge Jose Velasquez.
3 minute read
August 06, 2003 |

Murphy's Law

The names on James Murphy's client list are usually carefully guarded secrets. However, rare public hearings involving a few of those clients -- judges accused of misconduct -- have thrust Murphy's practice into the spotlight lately. Judicial misconduct represents only about 20 percent of Murphy's San Francisco-based practice. But for his clients, it's extremely important work. Even rumors of secret discipline can torpedo a judge's career, Murphy and other lawyers say.
5 minute read
December 28, 2012 |

On the Move

A weekly report of lawyer moves and law firm changes. Keep abreast of where movers and shakers are going and what they're doing.
4 minute read
August 28, 2003 |

Hyde Tells Judicial Watchdog He Made a 'Stupid' Mistake

In a final plea to save his job, Pleasanton Judge D. Ronald Hyde apologized for abusing his post and reminded a state watchdog group that he's devoted his life to community service. The 60-year-old Alameda County jurist addressed the Commission on Judicial Performance for 20 minutes, inadvertently taking all of his attorney's speaking time. The 11-member commission will decide what punishment Hyde should receive for seven counts of misconduct, possibly including removal from the bench.
3 minute read
September 09, 2002 |

Panel Says Judge Violated Rules of Ethics Repeatedly

Contra Costa County Judge Bruce Van Voorhis repeatedly violated ethics rules and has a "serious problem with judicial temperament and self-control," a panel of special masters wrote in a report released late Friday. The 63-page "findings of fact and conclusions of law" report will help the commission decide what, if any, punishment Van Voorhis will face.
4 minute read
November 01, 1999 |

Casting Legal Stones Is Just a Basic Instinct

Hollywood law firms are known for walking the extra mile to attract -- and keep -- celebrity clients. Now they're suing over the loss of some of their star properties. After occupying a lucrative slot on the client roster at Beverly Hills' Rosenfeld, Meyer & Susman, actress Sharon Stone decided to look elsewhere for legal aid. Seems her enthusiasm for the firm waned after a racy quote about Stone's alleged promiscuity that appeared in an unauthorized biography was attributed to an ex-Rosenfeld partner.
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