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New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 16-127

By | February 23, 2017
A judge serving on an official court-sponsored legislative advisory committee may participate in committee discussions relating to the judge's recent decision in an ongoing proceeding.
7 minute read

Daily Business Review

Judicial Term Limits Move Ahead Amid Senate Doubts

Legislation that would limit Florida appellate judges to two consecutive terms in office was sent to the House floor, as prominent senators have begun voicing concerns about the proposal.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

'Excellence Initiative' Slashes Case Backlogs, Delays in State Courts

New York state courts have been "performing better as a whole" during the first year of Chief Judge Janet DiFiore's Excellence Initiative, according to a report issued Wednesday.
12 minute read

New York Law Journal

DiFiore Looks Inward to Extol Court Improvements in Annual Address

Janet DiFiore kept the focus of her first State of the Judiciary address Wednesday almost entirely on the internal workings of the state courts and her efforts so far as chief judge to improve their efficiency.
9 minute read

Delaware Law Weekly

Suit Challenges Party Balance on Del. Courts

A Delaware attorney has launched a constitutional challenge to the state's constitutional provision requiring political balance on the courts, arguing it violates the First Amendment right to freedom of political association.
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

Can Scott Tilt the Florida Supreme Court on His Way Out the Door?

Gov. Rick Scott insists he can do that on his final day in office in 2019, but doubters point to a 2006 advisory opinion tilting the other way.
11 minute read

Daily Report Online

Topping the List for Criminal Justice Reform in GA? Probation.

The Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform said it will focus this year on reducing the amount of time spent on probation for nonviolent offenders completing prison sentences.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Miami-Dade Circuit Chief Re-Elected

Circuit Judge Bertila Soto ran unopposed for a third term.
3 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Landlord Dispute Heads to Arbitration After $240,000 Judgment for Tenant

Most of the award covered emotional distress after a Superior Court judge determined the landlord retaliated against the tenant for filing a complaint with the city of Hartford.
9 minute read

The Recorder

Courts Plead With California Governor for $159M in More Funding

Judges and executives representing 49 trial courts are calling on Gov. Jerry Brown to add $159 million to the judiciary's budget, saying his hold-the-line spending plan will lead to employee layoffs and courtroom closures.
7 minute read

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