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New York Law Journal

Courts Outside of NYC Get New Security Chief

A career court officer has been named chief of security for courts outside New York City, and will oversee safety policies and procedures in all trial-level courts in 57 counties.
2 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

With Bench Near Full Strength, Eyes Turn to Reform Shakeout

New Jersey's Superior Court is as close to full strength as it has been in numerous years, though it's unclear at this point how the judiciary will portion out 20 new judgeships created to deal with the state's new criminal justice reforms.
12 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Trio of Millionaires Tops Trump SCOTUS Shortlist

The financial disclosure reports filed in 2015 by Neil Gorsuch, William Pryor Jr., and Thomas Hardiman reflect that each judge holds investments valued at more than $1 million.
10 minute read

Daily Business Review

New Report Highlights Special Interest Pressure on Florida Judiciary

A new report issued Thursday by the Florida Access to Justice Project spotlights a flood of special interest money and lack of diversity in the state court system.
7 minute read

Daily Business Review

Defendants in Litigation Over Drug Push for MDL Consolidation in New York

Federal court claims of uncontrollable bleeding caused by the blood thinner Eliquis are headed toward consolidation — but a panel must choose whether the case will be heard in New York.
9 minute read

New York Law Journal

Second Dept. Set to Hear Arguments in Putnam

Next month, a panel of the Brooklyn-based Appellate Division, Second Department, will travel up the Hudson River to the northern portion of its vast jurisdiction for the court's first-ever sitting in Putnam County.
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

In PACER Suit, a Class Action Even Defense Lawyers Can Love

Paying too much for PACER? You could get an email notice later this spring to join a class action that seeks refunds for several hundred thousand people who allege the electronic court service has charged excessive fees.
7 minute read

Daily Business Review

Judicial Switch-Up Prompts Appeal in Dismissed $10M Condo Hotel Case

A lawsuit filed by unit owners of a condo hotel over fees for renovations was dismissed by a judge who came into the case just before trial.
11 minute read

Daily Business Review

Florida Judge Accused of Racist and Sexist Slurs Resigns

A Florida judge accused of making demeaning comments about women and saying black people should "go back to Africa" abruptly resigned ahead of possible impeachment.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Biben Named Administrator of Manhattan Criminal Term

Acting state Supreme Court Justice Ellen Biben has been chosen by Chief Judge Janet DiFiore to replace former administrative judge Michael Obus, who had overseen the courts that handle Manhattan felonies for eight years.
5 minute read

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