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New Jersey Law Journal

Judge Faces Removal After Asking Alleged Rape Victim If She Tried to Close Her Legs

While an ethics complaint seeks Russo's suspension, the New Jersey Supreme Court said "it is necessary under the circumstances to consider the full quantum of possible discipline, including removal from judicial office."
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Embattled NJ Judge Steps Down

A New Jersey Superior Court judge who came under heavy scrutiny earlier this month for his handling of a juvenile case involving allegations of rape will no longer sit, according to an order issued Wednesday by the chief justice.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Ethics Forum: Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility

Obviously, one should be very cautious and hesitant in objecting to a judge who is asking questions. On the other hand, one has to protect the record and properly represent their client.
12 minute read

Daily Report Online

6 Things to Know About Bob Barr, Newest Member of Georgia's Judicial Watchdog Commission

The former congressman, U.S. attorney, CIA analyst and presidential candidate will serve a two-year appointment to the state Judicial Qualifications Commission's seven-member investigative panel.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Judges Called to Step Down Following NY Times Report on Handling of Rape Cases

A pair of New Jersey judges have become the subject of national news coverage, as well as calls that they step down, because of how they handled sexual assault cases.
9 minute read

National Law Journal

Who Is Trevor McFadden? Meet the Judge Assigned the Trump Tax Returns Case

The former Baker McKenzie white-collar partner earlier served on Trump's transition team, vetting potential cabinet picks. "I do not know the President and have never met him in any capacity," McFadden said last year in a case where he was asked to recuse.
7 minute read

The Recorder

Inyo Judge Disciplined for Missing Casework Deadlines

The judge's attorney said he accepts the commission's findings "and will continue to do his very best to adhere to the judicial canons."
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

Supreme Court Names New JQC Member

Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold D. Melton said Judge Verda M. Colvin's "experience, judgment, and leadership ability make her well-suited for this important position, and we greatly appreciate her willingness to serve.”
3 minute read

National Law Journal

House Panel Weighs Transparency, Privacy in Exploring Court Reforms

One of the reforms raised by transparency advocates would require posting the financial disclosure statements of judges and justices online.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

Atlanta Judge's 'Chronic Tardiness' Allegedly Led to Illegal Detentions

Georgia's Judicial Qualifications Commission has filed formal ethics charges against Atlanta Municipal Court Judge Terrinee Gundy.
3 minute read

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