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The Recorder

House Panel Restarts Debate on Splitting Ninth Circuit

Republicans on a Judciary subcommittee sound united on breaking up the appellate court, but not on how to do it.
7 minutes read

National Law Journal

This Factor Is Drawing Increasing Scrutiny in Class Action Settlements

The claims rate, or percentage of class members filing actual claims, can often run under 1 percent. That's getting more attention from judges, Congress and the FTC.
11 minutes read

New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 16-153

By | March 15, 2017
A trial judge whose minor child is participating in a charitable fund-raiser may personally solicit funds from family members and fellow judges not subject to his/her supervision, provided he/she does not use or invoke his/her judicial title or status in doing so. A judge may not personally solicit funds from friends or neighbors. A judge may, in his/her capacity as a parent, accompany his/her minor child as the child solicits funds from friends or neighbors, but may not otherwise assist or participate in the solicitation.
13 minutes read

The Recorder

With Congress Again Mulling 9th Circuit Split, a Call for 5 New Judgeships

Two days before its first hearing, the Federal Judicial Conference makes the request as part of its call for 57 new Article III positions.
6 minutes read

New York Law Journal

'Double-Dipping' by Older State Judges Will Face Scrutiny

The state's highest court will decide whether court administrators may block judges who have been "certificated" to stay on the bench past age 70 from receiving state pensions for past judicial work even as they draw a full salary as Supreme Court justices.
15 minutes read

New York Law Journal

NYCLA Hosts Judges Reception

By | March 14, 2017
New York County Lawyers' Association held its 9th annual reception Thursday to recognize newly elected, re-elected, appointed and re-appointed judges.
1 minutes read

New York Law Journal

Pace Recognizes DiFiore

By | March 14, 2017
Chief Judge Janet DiFiore was recognized by the Elizabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University Wednesday at its 22nd annual Leadership Awards event.
1 minutes read

Daily Report Online

New Rule to Restrict Cameras in Courtrooms Could Hamper Media Access

The growing use of electronic devices by the public to record events and broadcast them over the internet has prompted Georgia's superior court judges to dramatically rewrite the state's longtime rule governing the presence of cameras in court.
10 minutes read

New York Law Journal

Federal Bar Council Celebrates Circuit Court

By | March 14, 2017
The Federal Bar Council held its annual judges reception Thursday at the Union League Club, recognizing the judges of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, which is celebrating its 125th Anniversary this year.
3 minutes read

The Legal Intelligencer

Phila., AOPC to Close Offices Due to Storm

The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts and the First Judicial District have announce their offices will be closed due to Winter Storm Stella, which is expected to blanket the state with more than a foot of snow.
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