Judicial Ethics

  • New York Law Journal

    Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-116

    By Committee on Judicial Ethics | May 9, 2024

    A judicial association may enter into a licensing agreement with a vendor to create and sell themed products to association members, provided such agreement is non-transferable, and the association prohibits the vendor from using the association's name in any advertising or listing the association as a customer/client.

    4 minute read

  • New York Law Journal

    Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-115

    By Committee on Judicial Ethics | May 8, 2024

    A part-time town justice may not remain "of counsel" to the law firm that represents the town planning board.

    3 minute read

  • Daily Report Online

    A Judge Is Fighting Sanctions: Defense Counsel Files Exception

    By Cedra Mayfield | May 8, 2024

    "We believe that the charges against Judge Peterson were not proven, and even if they were, that the level of discipline imposed is excessive," said respondent counsel S. Lester Tate III of Akin & Tate in Cartersville.

    8 minute read

  • New Jersey Law Journal

    Want to Strengthen New Jersey's Attorney Disciplinary System? Join the District Ethics Committees

    By Rahool Patel | May 8, 2024

    "The strength of New Jersey's attorney disciplinary system depends on attorneys like you," writes Rahool Patel.

    3 minute read

  • New York Law Journal

    Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-114

    By Committee on Judicial Ethics | May 7, 2024

    (1) A full-time judge may not serve as an officer or director of a not-for-profit community group organized to oppose a municipality's proposed changes to a public park by litigation and other means, and may not engage in community outreach or fund-raising on behalf of the group. However, the judge may make charitable donations to the group and may engage in certain public advocacy activities on the judge's own behalf where the judge has a clear and direct personal interest at stake.

    10 minute read

  • Daily Report Online

    Ga. High Court Candidate Sues to Block Ethics Rules so He Can Keep Campaigning on Abortion

    By Jeff Amy | The Associated Press | May 7, 2024

    The candidate sued hours ahead of a deadline to reply to a complaint that he is violating state judicial ethics rules and that he must bring his campaign ads into compliance with state rules.

    4 minute read

  • New York Law Journal

    Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-113

    By Committee on Judicial Ethics | May 6, 2024

    Where a judge concludes that there is a substantial likelihood that an attorney made biased and harassing comments to court personnel and opposing counsel during a court appearance but outside the judge's presence, the judge must report this conduct to the appropriate attorney grievance committee.

    5 minute read

  • The Legal Intelligencer

    Disciplinary Court: Phila. Judge Violated Conduct Rules With Politically Charged Facebook Posts

    By Aleeza Furman | May 6, 2024

    The case is the first in Pennsylvania to grapple with what a judge may or may not post on social media. At the heart of the matter is a question of where the line lies between impropriety and a judge's protected free speech.

    3 minute read

  • New York Law Journal

    New York Judge Who Pleaded Guilty to Dealing Drugs Resigns From Bench

    By Brian Lee | May 6, 2024

    "Public confidence is irretrievably lost in a judge who engages in the criminal sale of drugs, and the resulting damage to the integrity of the court system is immeasurable," said Commission Administrator and Counsel Robert Tembeckjian.

    2 minute read

  • New York Law Journal

    Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-112

    By Committee on Judicial Ethics | May 5, 2024

    (1) A full-time judge seeking a post-judicial retirement professorship at a private law school may participate in the application process by submitting a research agenda, giving a "job talk" presentation, and interviewing with different segments of the law school community, subject to generally applicable limitations on judicial speech and conduct.

    7 minute read

More From ALM

With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry. This is perfect for attorneys licensed in multiple jurisdictions or for attorneys that have fulfilled their CLE requirement but need to access resourceful information for their practice areas.
View Now
Our Team Account subscription service is for legal teams of four or more attorneys. Each attorney is granted unlimited access to high quality, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry along with administrative access to easily manage CLE for the entire team.
View Now
Gain access to some of the most knowledgeable and experienced attorneys with our 2 bundle options! Our Compliance bundles are curated by CLE Counselors and include current legal topics and challenges within the industry. Our second option allows you to build your bundle and strategically select the content that pertains to your needs. Both options are priced the same.
View Now
May 15, 2024
Philadelphia, PA

The Legal Intelligencer honors lawyers leaving a mark on the legal community in Pennsylvania and Delaware.


Learn More
May 16, 2024
Dallas, TX

Consulting Magazine recognizes leaders in technology across three categories Leadership, Client Service and Innovation.


Learn More
May 23, 2024
London

Celebrate outstanding achievement in law firms, chambers, in-house legal departments and alternative business structures.


Learn More

We are seeking an associate to join our Employee Benefits practice. Candidates should have three to six years of employee benefits experienc...


Apply Now ›

Associate attorney position at NJ Immigration Law firm: Leschak & Associates, LLC, based in Freehold, NJ, is looking for a full time ass...


Apply Now ›

Duane Morris LLP has an immediate opening for a senior level, highly motivated litigation associate to join its dynamic and growing Employme...


Apply Now ›
04/29/2024
The National Law Journal

Professional Announcement


View Announcement ›
04/15/2024
Connecticut Law Tribune

MELICK & PORTER, LLP PROMOTES CONNECTICUT PARTNERS HOLLY ROGERS, STEVEN BANKS, and ALEXANDER AHRENS


View Announcement ›
04/11/2024
New Jersey Law Journal

Professional Announcement


View Announcement ›