Judges Legal News Coverage

The Legal Intelligencer

Justices Probe Use of Precedent in Judicial Discipline

By Max Mitchell | May 09, 2017

Attorneys representing two Philadelphia judges removed from the bench last year may have wanted to argue about the unfairness of the disciplinary process or the sanctions their clients received, but the state Supreme Court was only interested in hearing about the role that prior precedent may play in the Court of Judicial Discipline's deliberative process.

8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Justices Probe Use of Precedent in Judicial Discipline

By Max Mitchell | May 09, 2017

Attorneys representing two Philadelphia judges removed from the bench last year may have wanted to argue about the unfairness of the disciplinary process or the sanctions their clients received, but the state Supreme Court was only interested in hearing about the role that prior precedent may play in the Court of Judicial Discipline's deliberative process.

4 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

State Justices Rule Family Pet Doesn't Qualify as 'Service Dog'

By ROBERT STORACE | May 09, 2017

The 7-0 decision overturned a Superior Court judge who ruled the dog, Mellow, qualified as an emotional support animal under federal laws.

5 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

State Justices Rule Family Pet Doesn't Qualify as 'Service Dog'

By ROBERT STORACE | May 09, 2017

The 7-0 decision overturned a Superior Court judge who ruled the dog, Mellow, qualified as an emotional support animal under federal laws.

3 minute read

Daily Report Online

Georgia Legal Community Mourns Loss of Judge McMurray

By | May 09, 2017

State Bar of Georgia president extends condolences to the family, colleagues and many friends of former Georgia Court of Appeals Judge William LeRoy "Roy" McMurray Jr.

3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Backers Preparing Bill to Increase FJD Filing Fees

By Max Mitchell | May 09, 2017

A proposal is in the works to revise and possibly raise court filing fees at the First Judicial District. Although details are scarce, the court is expecting that the proposal will include at least a 10 percent increase on a base fee to cover costs of potentially increasing fee amounts for conflict-counsel attorneys.

8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Backers Preparing Bill to Increase FJD Filing Fees

By Max Mitchell | May 09, 2017

A proposal is in the works to revise and possibly raise court filing fees at the First Judicial District. Although details are scarce, the court is expecting that the proposal will include at least a 10 percent increase on a base fee to cover costs of potentially increasing fee amounts for conflict-counsel attorneys.

4 minute read

Legaltech News

Judges Say E-Discovery Education at Both State and Federal Levels a Must

By Bob Rohlf, Exterro | May 09, 2017

The cost could be high when judges and attorneys managing the bulk of litigation remain ill-informed about technology and the value of effective e-discovery.

12 minute read