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New Jersey Law Journal

Judges Are Not Biased Against Debt Collectors

OP-ED: Frustration is no excuse for lashing out at judges who correctly apply the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, an important consumer protection law.
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New York Law Journal

Vacation Dangers: Liability Considerations When You're 'Getting Away'

Complex Litigation columnist Michael Hoenig writes: While the notion of “getting away” is understandably attractive and exciting, dangers lurk in many of these exploits. Vacationers, in unfamiliar surroundings, doing things they may not physically be prepared for, and taking risks they are not fully aware of can suffer injury, illness, even death while vacationing.
1 minute read

Daily Report Online

JNC Releases Names of Nominees for Georgia Supreme Court

The commission will narrow the list to about 30 for interviews on July 26, Chair Pete Robinson of Troutman Sanders told the Daily Report. After the interviews, the commission will send a shortlist of recommendations to Gov. Nathan Deal.
2 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Rabner Promotes 3 Judges to Appellate Division

The judges being promoted are Lisa Firko of Bergen County, Stephanie Mitterhoff of Essex County and Arnold Natali Jr. of Middlesex County, the state judiciary announced on July 3.
1 minute read

Litigation Daily

Houston Federal Judge Gets Slapped by Fifth Circuit for Alleged Sexist Remarks

Lambasting a female prosecutor, U.S. District Judge Lynn Hughes told her, "We didn't let girls do it in the old days.”
1 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Ethics Forum: Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility

I am a suspended lawyer and want to work with a business or as a real estate agent. The Pennsylvania Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement, Rule 217(j) prohibits me from being involved in law-related activity. Almost every job in business has some aspect of law. Where is the line drawn?
2 minute read

National Law Journal

Hunter, Author & Introvert: Meet Raymond Kethledge, SCOTUS Short Lister

Raymond Kethledge is an outdoorsman, a hunter and fisherman—and he writes his own opinions. Five things to know about the Sixth Circuit judge who's reportedly a leading contender to succeed Anthony Kennedy on the U.S. Supreme Court.
2 minute read

National Law Journal

Want to Help Shepherd Trump's SCOTUS Nominee? Here's Your Chance.

The Senate Judiciary Committee is seeking a special counsel to help confirm the Trump administration's Supreme Court pick. The DOJ's point person on judicial nominees, Beth Williams, formerly a Kirkland & Ellis partner, helped guide the John Roberts and Samuel Alito confirmations as special counsel.
1 minute read

Daily Report Online

His Meth Conviction Upheld, Disbarred Lawyer Thanks Judge, DA for Intervention

The Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of former prosecutor and criminal defense lawyer Rand Csehy, who was charged with possession of meth after a judge ordered him to take a urine test when he appeared unsteady and disheveled in court.
7 minute read

Daily Report Online

Gov. Deal Gets Shortlists for 5 Superior Court Jobs

Gov. Nathan Deal will fill the vacancies from among the lists. The governor's office will contact candidates to schedule interviews.
1 minute read

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