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New York Law Journal

Justice Resigns in Probe of Facebook Politicking

A town court justice in Putnam County has resigned as the state Commission on Judicial Conduct looked into allegations he engaged in possibly improper politicking, the commission announced Thursday.
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Daily Business Review

Fourth DCA Judge's Retirement Puts Spotlight on Judicial Diversity

The retirement of Fourth DCA Judge W. Matthew Stevenson leaves a spot open on a mostly white, male bench.
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National Law Journal

D.C. Circuit Sets Three-Hour 'Clean Power' Argument Schedule

Top constitutional and environmental lawyers are set to clash over the legality of the Obama administration's signature environmental effort, the Clean Power Plan, during arguments Sept. 27 in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. The appeals court on Wednesday set more than three hours for the hearing.
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New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 15-165

By | August 17, 2016
In these circumstances, a judge may not provide the court's internal weekly case summaries to a newspaper for publication.
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National Law Journal

Six Months After Death, Scalia's Legacy Garners Raves and Raps

Scholars praise his adherence to principle, but some also find fault with an approach that favored combat and over consensus.
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New York Law Journal

Albany Judge, Facing Misconduct Charges, Resigns

A 13-year veteran Albany City Court judge has agreed to resign rather than face state punishment for alleged misconduct that included showing bias against prosecutors. Thomas Keefe will step down as of Sept. 30, the state Commission on Judicial Conduct announced Monday.
8 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Minors Appealing Lengthy Sentences to Receive Parole Hearings

In light of high court precedent and legislation governing the severe sentencing of minors, the Connecticut Appellate Court has decided to use parole hearings rather than resentencing hearings in handling appeals from convicted juveniles.
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Connecticut Law Tribune

4 to 4 in the Supreme Court

By | August 15, 2016
We have already condemned the Republicans in the Senate for refusing to give Chief Judge Garland a hearing on his nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. We stand on that condemnation. But since we appear to be stuck with an eight-justice court until next year, we have some observations on the subject to while away the time.
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National Law Journal

Federal Appeals Court Broadens Investment Advisor Definition

A U.S. federal appeals court Friday broadly defined the term "for compensation" for purposes of determining whether a defendant who defrauded clients should be judged an investment advisor under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
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Daily Report Online

Georgia Bar Marks 100th Anniversary of Its First Woman Lawyer

An Aug. 24 celebration will commemorate the events—and the trailblazing attorney—credited with opening the door for women to practice law in Georgia.
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