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New York Law Journal

Self-Representation: A Right To Be Reckoned With

Self-represented litigants are no less deserving of a proper day in court. Having judges and attorneys who are aware of the distinctiveness of dealing with pro se parties and diplomatic with the self-represented mindset promotes a smoother and more efficient environment for all concerned.
8 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Gov. Abbott's Judicial Appointee Remains in San Antonio Election Race

"This is a six-month appointment. I'm serving because we have a court that can't afford to go without a seventh Justice for six months and I'm happy to do it," Lori Massey Brissette said.
4 minute read

Law.com

Panel Backs Extending Newman's Suspension as Judge Continues Fight Over Misconduct Law

"I didn't think there would be this kind of battle to the death to get rid of me," said Judge Pauline Newman, of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Broward Election: Judge Jessica Marra vs. Andres Chaves Sanz

The Group 18 candidates are seeking a seat on the Broward Circuit Court bench.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Engoron Refuses to Step Away from Trump Civil Fraud Case Over 'Unsolicited' Communication

Engoron said that a lawyer's "diatribe" would have no impact on his ability to serve on the case.
3 minute read

Law.com

Sheppard Mullin Wins Injunction for Financial Services Firm in Dispute Over 'Raiding Exemption' Under Broker Recruiting Protocols

The judge concluded that the defendants acted with predation, pointing to recovered digital evidence on some of the defendants' computers that related to their newly-founded financial services firm.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Who's the Best South Florida Judge? Lawyers Speak Out

"This important information enables the public to better evaluate the judges, and also enables the judges to better evaluate themselves," said Jorge Piedra, the managing partner of Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton.
6 minute read

Daily Report Online

In Photos: 3 of These Candidates Could Rise to Judge in Georgia

The Judicial Nominating Commission of Georgia has shortlisted six candidates to fill superior court vacancies in the Houston, Piedmont and Tifton judicial circuits.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

'Issues That Have to Be Addressed': New Study Finds Flaws in Reporting Federal Judicial Sexual Misconduct

"Chambers is a very private space," retired U.S. District Judge Shira A. Scheindlin said. "Each judge has five or six employees in their own private space, and there's no one supervising a judge. They are on their own. It's hard to take on such a person."
6 minute read

Daily Report Online

Judge Admits to Calling Respondent, But Wants Ethics Complaints Dismissed

"It is well settled that Judges shall respect and comply with the law, but this principle does not demand perfection in judicial discernment and application of the law," read Judge Shermela Williams' response to judicial misconduct charges filed against her.
7 minute read

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