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New York Law Journal

Burton Joseph, Retired Nassau County Justice, Dies

Burton Joseph, who was a Family Court judge for 12 years before joining the state Supreme Court, was known for his charitable contributions, working with We Care, the charitable arm of the Nassau County Bar Association, the American Cancer Society and the Levittown United Cerebral Palsy Association.
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Town Justice Is Admonished for Delegating Functions

The state Commission on Judicial Conduct has recommended that a town court justice in Westchester County be admonished for improperly letting a deputy town attorney decide on the disposition of traffic cases before her court from May 2011 to May 2012.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

FJD Sets Protocol For Resentencing Of Juvenile Lifers

The First Judicial District has established a system to guide the process of resentencing hundreds of inmates given unconstitutional life sentences as juveniles.
3 minute read

The Recorder

Helping Judges Spread the Word: Rookie Lawyers Welcome

A new website collects the standing orders of federal judges who encourage appearances by junior lawyers.
3 minute read

Law.com

Ten Cases to Watch for This Summer From the D.C. Circuit

Merrick Garland's nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court in March catapulted the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit into the national spotlight. Still, the business of the court pressed on. And many cases on the 2015-2016 docket were newsworthy in their own right. A look at 10 of the most significant cases argued this term that haven't been decided yet.
38 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Custody Rulings Stymie Tenure Nomination While 7 Others Pass

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6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Hospitals' Challenge to Charity Care Mandate Rejected

A New Jersey appeals court has rejected a constitutional challenge to the state's mandate that hospitals provide charity care to patients who cannot afford to pay for medical care.
12 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Custody Rulings Stymie Tenure Nomination While 7 Others Pass

The New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee on May 23 recommended tenure for six Superior Court judges and an Appellate Division judge, but held the tenure nomination of Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Paul Escandon over complaints about two of his custody rulings.
12 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Prominent Baylor Law School Alumni Shocked by Ken Starr's Reported Dismissal

Baylor University President Ken Starr, who is best known as the special prosecutor for investigating former President Bill Clinton's affair with an intern, has reportedly been dismissed from his post by the school's Board of Regents—a move that shocked many prominent alumni of the school.
9 minute read

Legaltech News

Ohio Courts to Get Grants for New Technology

The Ohio projects will enable local courts to administer justice fairly and securely, and improve access to justice, according to the state's Supreme Court Chief Justice.
6 minute read

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