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'We Lost the Ultimate Battle': Supreme Court Removes Judge Christina Peterson From Bench

"Procedurally, I'm pleased that we were able to provide her with a vigorous defense in court, getting numerous counts dismissed and fighting off two motions for interim suspension, even though today we lost the ultimate battle," said S. Lester Tate III, respondent counsel for Judge Christina Peterson.
9 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Texas Business Courts: The Next Frontier in Business Litigation

"The expected benefit and overarching goal of the Business Courts is to provide a more efficient and predictable forum for larger, more complex civil litigation facing Texas businesses," write Nathan Cox and R. Heath Cheek.
5 minute read

The Recorder

State Budget Deal Allows Court Remote Proceedings to Continue—For Now

A budget deal between California Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders reflects court reporters' political clout in Sacramento.
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Texas Judges in Hot Seat Over Comment to Jury, Continuing Education

"There seems to be an invidious virus that is going around the country these days, and it's infecting individuals and institutions whose sole duty is to make sure that equal justice is administered to all those involved in the criminal justice system," the judge said.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

Five Georgia Judges Have Lost Their Seats: Election Winners and Losers

Challengers succeeded at unseating at least five incumbent judges on state, magistrate and probate court benches during the June 18 runoff election.
2 minute read

Legaltech News

Courts Remain Hesitant to Regulate the Use of Generative AI in Litigation

While AI technology advances at breathtaking pace, the legal system—not exactly known as an early adopter of new technology—has continued to move slowly and cautiously in response, awaiting new developments rather than trying to anticipate them.
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

New Judge Alert: This Lawyer Just Rose to the Miami-Dade Bench

"It's a great honor that somebody in the position of a governor has faith in me to make the right decisions in a court of law," the attorney said in an interview.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

Ethics Hearing Stalled for Judge Robert S. Reeves Amid Resolution Talks

Judicial misconduct proceedings for Middle Georgia Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Robert S. Reeves did not get underway Monday before the Judicial Qualifications Commission of Georgia Hearing Panel, as scheduled.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Honoring Judge James L. Jackson: A Life of Dignity, Excellence and Humility

"His commitment to juvenile justice reform demonstrated his forward-thinking approach and dedication to creating better outcomes for young individuals," writes retired Assignment Judge Julio Mendez.
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

New Judges, New Courts: Appointees Named in Houston, San Antonio

With the appointments this week of two judges to each of five new business courts for the Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, Houston and San Antonio judicial regions, Gov. Greg Abbott has fulfilled his duty under H.B. 19.
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