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Texas Lawyer

Vote for Texas Judge: Issues Raised About Candidates' Age and Qualifications

Candidates for Texas judge were asked about the usefulness of the transparency law, and responses were generally positive. But some were not.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Unanimity Is Rare on Pennsylvania Supreme Court, Data Reveals

"All of these justices also feel that it's important to explain how they see the law. More important than simply going along to get along," John Hare said.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Appellate Division Upholds Legislative Exemption for Court Reporters Under Unemployment Compensation Law

"Although we agree a sensible reading of N.J.S.A. 43:21-19(i)(10) provides an exemption for court reporters, to the extent the statutory language results in more than one reasonable interpretation, the legislative history unequivocally establishes the Legislature intended to dispense with the requirement to establish a FUTA exemption," Judge Joseph J. Marczyk said.
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Dismiss This Complaint, Says Judge on Hot Seat Over Secretary's Remote Work

Mercer County Presiding Civil Judge Douglas Hurd's answer takes exception to the ACJC's assertion that he "abused the power and prestige of his judicial office for the benefit of his secretary by permitting her to work remotely."
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

AOPC Website Returns to Full Operation Following Recent Hack

"With our digital platforms fully operational, those seeking court services, information and educational materials are once again able to access the level of service and support they have come to expect and appreciate from the court system," Chief Justice Debra Todd said.
2 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Addressing the Challenges of Poverty and Unrepresented Litigants in the Family Court

Family court cases are greatly impacted by litigants' lack of stable housing, unemployment and lack of transportation. The challenge for poor litigants is compounded by lack of legal representation.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

NY Office of Court Administration Wins Bid to Shield Judicial Communications

In October 2022, Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Lyle Frank ordered that the Office of Court Administration disclose the communications. OCA appealed, arguing the records sought were inter or intra-agency materials and therefore exempt under FOIL.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Appellate Judge Upholds NY Court System's Denial of COVID-19 Vaccine Exemptions

Third Department Justice Michael Lynch's opinion gave weight to a court official's affidavit that explained the process for evaluating exemption requests and explaining each denial.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

'The Consequences Are Real': Lawyers Say Judge Shortage Causes Hardships

"[C]atastrophically injured plaintiffs like our client face further injury or even death if they don't get trial listings. There is no greater urgency than a situation like this," said plaintiffs lawyer Benjamin Present.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

State of the Judiciary: Legal Professional Shortage Impacting Administration of Justice

"[W]ithin the Supreme Court, we have experienced a staff attorney turnover rate of over 57 percent since January 2019," said Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs Wednesday.
6 minute read

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