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New Jersey Law Journal

Ex-Judge Fights New Jersey Judiciary, Seeks Chief Justice's Testimony

The former judge claims the judiciary retaliated against her for seeking accommodations for her disability.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Nonattorney NY Judge Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Probe

A former town justice had been accused of sending the woman inappropriate text messages unrelated to court business, and when she told him to stop, he retaliated by trying to have her fired, the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct said in a statement.
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Daily Business Review

Florida's Third DCA Vacates $1.5M Arbitration Award Against Miami Law Firm

"It's an important precedent reaffirming that even though arbitrations have flexibility, they still require fundamental fairness of basic rudimentary due process," said Jesse Panuccio, a partner at Boies Schiller Flexner and the lead attorney for the appellant.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

Ethics Hearing Stalled for Judge Robert S. Reeves Amid Resolution Talks

Judicial misconduct proceedings for Middle Georgia Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Robert S. Reeves did not get underway Monday before the Judicial Qualifications Commission of Georgia Hearing Panel, as scheduled.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Judges Weigh In On Legal Finance Disclosure

Andrew Cohen and Danielle Cutrona of Burford Capital discuss the hot topic of disclosure of legal finance in litigation, fueled by critics who argue for mandatory disclosure.
7 minute read

Daily Report Online

Judge Under Investigation for Alleged Ex Parte Communication, Ruling Delays and Defunct Impartiality

"Judge Williams looks forward to defending herself before the [Judicial Qualifications Commission of Georgia] Hearing Panel," said respondent counsel Gabe Banks of Banks Weaver in Atlanta.
7 minute read

Texas Lawyer

New Judges, New Courts: Appointees Named in Houston, San Antonio

With the appointments this week of two judges to each of five new business courts for the Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, Houston and San Antonio judicial regions, Gov. Greg Abbott has fulfilled his duty under H.B. 19.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Senate Judiciary Moves 1 New Nomination, 14 Reappointments to Superior Court Bench

"When counties are fighting for a candidate of your caliber, it really speaks volumes," Sen. Vin Gopal, D-Monmouth, said. "I am excited for you, but, more importantly, I am excited for the residents of Hudson County. You are going to be incredible for their judiciary."
4 minute read

Law.com

'Very Positive Step,' US Judge Says of New Judgeships Bill Advancing

The JUDGES Act would authorize 63 new permanent district court judgeships across the country over 10 years.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

Candidates Nicole Jones and Lauren Wallace Face Off for Judge in Douglas Election

Voters to decide between attorney Nicole Jones of Jones Federal & Appellate or Douglas County Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney Lauren Wallace during the June 18 runoff election for Augusta Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judge.
4 minute read

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