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The American Lawyer

When Judges Wanted to Get Paid, They Went to Court

The federal government has shelled out more than $350 million to settle judges' back pay claims.
12 minute read

New York Law Journal

Pinch Hitters Named After Judge's Recusal

St. Lawrence County Court Judge Jerome Richards said it would be inappropriate for him to preside over any cases being handled by District Attorney Mary Rain's office because he objected to Rain allowing Jonathan Jirik, who is awaiting word on whether he passed the bar exam and does not yet have a law license, to act as an assistant county district attorney.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

INADMISSIBLE: New Pro Bono CEO Led Corporate Push

By | April 25, 2016
The Pro Bono Institute has named Eve Runyon as its new president and CEO, following the death of the group's founder and longtime leader Esther Lardent on April 4. Plus more in this week's column.
42 minute read

Daily Business Review

Miami-Dade Judge Bloch Dropped Entertainment Plans for the Law

Jason Bloch focused on a career in entertainment as an undergraduate before finding the law.
9 minute read

Daily Report Online

Judge Tosses Ex-Atlanta Water Worker's Whistleblower Suit

A Fulton County judge has tossed out a lawsuit filed by a former Atlanta water department worker who said she was fired in retaliation for raising concerns that the city's drinking water was at risk due to workers using the same equipment they used when working on the sewer system.
9 minute read

Daily Report Online

Federal Judge Gives Prisoners a Heads Up On a Quicker Chance at Freedom

A federal appeals court judge has sent a message to more than 100 prisoners who could be eligible to go free sooner because they were sentenced under a law that the U.S. Supreme Court has declared unconstitutional—but only if they hurry.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Lawyer Who Lost Judgeship Seeks to Add Ciparick to Suit

A lawyer who charges she was denied a judgeship in New York City as retaliation by Mayor Bill de Blasio's administration for her lawsuit against the Civilian Complaint Review Board is seeking to add a former judge of the state Court of Appeals to the lawsuit.
11 minute read

New York Law Journal

Queens Supreme Court Justice Duane Hart Dies at 62

Justice Duane Hart, an assertive judge who was known for his imposing demeanor in the courtroom, died Tuesday.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Longtime Judge, Richmond County Surrogate Dies

Retired Surrogate Charles D'Arrigo, who served on the bench for almost four decades, died Tuesday. He was 88.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Passing the Torch in the Southern District

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the Federal Bar Association presented a "Pass the Torch" ceremony Wednesday at the Thurgood Marshall U.S. courthouse in Foley Square.
1 minute read

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