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New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Joint Opinion 15-138/15-144/15-166

Three judges request guidance on their disciplinary duties, if any, based solely on second- or third-hand reports of allegedly improper conduct by an attorney or another judge.
14 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Judge Gets 3 Days In Jail for DWI

"As an elected official, I need to be tougher on myself and respectful of the system, and not allow my decision on that night to become a burden," Hays County Court-at-Law No. 2 Judge David Glickler wrote.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Former U.S. Solicitors General Unite in Garland Endorsement

Eight former U.S. solicitors general from Democratic and Republican administrations, most of whom are now prominent private practitioners, are publicly endorsing Judge Merrick Garland's nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. The letter skirted the political controversy over whether there should be a hearing on Garland's nomination.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Louisiana Lawyer Loses Discipline Case Linked to Impeached Federal Judge

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed a lower court's finding that New Orleans lawyer Joseph Mole violated ethics rules in a case that involved former federal judge Thomas Porteous. Porteous was impeached and removed from the bench in 2010.
6 minute read

Daily Report Online

Judges From Around 11th Circuit Gather At Mobile Bay For Conference

Point Clear, Alabama—Under Bright Sunshine and tight security, federal judges from Georgia, Florida and Alabama have gathered beside Mobile Bay for a conference with lawyers who practice before them to discuss ways to improve the business of justice.
2 minute read

National Law Journal

Morning Wrap: Federal Health Care Fraud Cases Cut In Half Since 2011 | Apple Pursues Trademark Suit in China

California takes action against the tobacco industry, Apple moves in Chinese court and health care fraud cases go soft: This is a round-up of legal industry news from ALM and other outlets.
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Former Manhattan Administrative Judge Dies at 100

Xavier Riccobono, a former administrative judge for the Civil Term of Manhattan Supreme Court, died on April 29.
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Memorial Service Set to Honor Judith Kaye

The New York State Federal Judicial Council will hold a memorial service for former Chief Judge Judith Kaye at 4 p.m. today.
1 minute read

New York Law Journal

Comments Sought on NYC Housing Court Judges

The Advisory Council of the Civil Court's Housing Part is seeking comments to help evaluate New York City Housing Court judges who are up for reappointment.
1 minute read

Daily Report Online

Governor Nathan Deal Signs Bill Remaking the Judicial Qualifications Commission

Governor Nathan Deal on Tuesday signed into law a bill dissolving the Judicial Qualifications Commission and reconstituting the judicial watchdog organization with expanded appointment power from the legislative and executive branches of government.
3 minute read

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