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National Law Journal

New Judge Katsas Makes Debut on DC Circuit

Greg Katsas, appointed to the U.S. Court of Appeals in December, served as deputy White House counsel before joining the court in December.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

The Hornblower Decision and Fugitive Slaves in NJ

Slavery existed in New Jersey from early colonial times until the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution abolished slavery in 1865.
9 minute read

New York Law Journal

Upstate Judge Accused of Mishandling Cases Resigns

Beekmantown Town Justice Susan Castine, who was under investigation for allegedly permitting unsworn testimony, making statements indicating that she prejudged a defendant as guilty before a trial began and other infractions, has resigned.
2 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

McDonald Faces Conservative Opposition in Bid to Become Chief Justice

Opponents cite the nominee's close relationship with Gov. Dannel Malloy and his vote to throw out the state's death penalty.
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

South Texas Judge Charged With Accepting Bribes for Favorable Rulings

The criminal complaint filed against Rodolfo “Rudy” Delgado claims the FBI worked with an unnamed lawyer, who confessed he had a history of bribing the judge.
3 minute read

The Recorder

Judiciary Closes Kozinski Misconduct Probe, Saying It Can't 'Do Anything More'

"Because Alex Kozinski has resigned the office of circuit judge, and can no longer perform any judicial duties, he does not fall within the scope of persons who can be investigated under the [Judicial Conduct and Disability] Act," the council stated Monday.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Attorney Ethical Duties in E-Discovery: It's Important to Stay Current

Attorneys are bound by developing ethical rules and duties relating to e-discovery. These rules and duties deserve emphasis because courts, and clients, are increasingly concerned about the manner in which attorneys conduct discovery and, particularly, e-discovery.
9 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

The Complex Calculus of Agreement Among Appellate Judges

Although trial judges occupy the lowest rung on the ladder of judicial review, in many respects trial judges may be most powerful type of judge, even more powerful than appellate judges located higher up on that very same ladder.
6 minute read

National Law Journal

Read the Memo: Trump Releases Controversial Doc on FBI FISA Use

The memo outlines an FBI warrant for the surveillance of former Trump campaign associate Carter Page.
1 minute read

Daily Business Review

Broward Judge Claudia Robinson Quits During Ethics Probe

The judge faced a 30-day suspension without pay.
4 minute read

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