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National Law Journal

Prosecutors Accuse Lawyer for Alleged Russian Spy of Blabbing to the Press

Prosecutors claim Maria Butina's attorney has repeatedly spoken to the press about the case despite a warning from the court during last month's hearing.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Ethics Forum: Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility

I referred a case to a lawyer in another state and he agreed to pay me a one-third referral fee. He now says he will not pay since his state does not allow paying referral fees, except for quantum meruit. Do I have any remedy?
6 minute read

The Recorder

Ex-Court Commissioner Censured for Inflammatory Facebook Posts

Gianquinto's attorney said, "The commissioner is looking forward to putting the matter behind him."
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Almost 2 Years After Ex-Traffic Court Judge Left Prison, Resentencing Ordered

After being free for almost two years, a federal appeals court has ruled that ex-Philadelphia Traffic Court Judge Willie Singletary's prison sentence needs to be rethought.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Ex-Broward Judge Sent Threatening Message Via Blog's Comment Section to Current Judge

A Broward Sheriff's Office investigation led to the discovery linking former Broward Judge Jay Spechler's IP address to a threatening message on a courthouse blog post, directed at Broward Circuit Judge Michael Lynch.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Trump's 8th Circuit Pick Repudiates Nebraska Judge's Controversial Tweet

"I think it's well established that sexual harassment occurs in a variety of places. I would support efforts to address those issues aggressively," 8th Circuit nominee Jonathan Kobes said Wednesday, distancing himself from a judge's controversial remarks about a working group confronting sexual harassment in the judiciary.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. High Court Won't Toss Judge Brinkley From Meek Mill Case

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has denied rapper Meek Mill's latest bid to have Philadelphia Judge Genece Brinkley tossed from his case.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Judicial Conduct Board's Chief Counsel Retiring, Search for Replacement Begins

Robert Graci, 66, said it was time to hang up his hat after 27 years as a lawyer for the state, the last six of which have been at the JCB.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Former Texas Judge Fails in Bid to Overturn Bribery Conviction

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit rejected former Texas judge Angus McGinty's attempt to overturn his federal bribery conviction, dismissing the argument that his own criminal defense attorneys had a conflict because they were allegedly suspects in the same corruption investigation that lead to McGinty's conviction.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Cuomo Signs Bill Creating Watchdog Commission for Prosecutor Conduct

Cuomo's approval was contingent on changes to the legislation, which prosecutors have vowed to challenge in court.
5 minute read

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