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New York Law Journal

NY Judge To Be Admonished After Statements Prompted by Gun Violence

Rochester City Court Judge Van White, according to New York's judicial watchdog, was a high-profile participant in a demonstration.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-135

A town justice may commence an action against the town regarding a personal matter unrelated to the business of the court.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

9th Circuit Judge Recuses From Gaza Case After Israel Trip

Judge Ryan Nelson stated that "out of an abundance of caution, the best course in this specific case (which may not apply in other cases) is to recuse."
4 minute read

Legaltech News

Judges React to 11th Circuit's Gen AI Use: 'Creative,' Occasionally 'Misleading,' and 'Brave'

While some judges appreciated Judge Kevin Newsom's transparency in exploring generative AI in legal work, others thought his adventurousness was premature.
7 minute read

Daily Report Online

Judge Secured: Emergency Hearing Set in Challenge of Judicial Candidate's Election

"[T]he Court will hold an emergency hearing by videoconference on Friday, June 7, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. to consider Petitioner's Motion to Stay the Certification of the Election Results Until Elector's Challenge is Decided, to the extent the issue is not moot," ordered Judge Rachel Krause.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-134

A part-time judge may chair a county veterans agency's advisory committee, which meets a few times per year to select veterans to honor at agency-sponsored ceremonies that are free and open to the public.
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New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-133

(1)(a) We cannot provide blanket guidance about attending various public events that invite participants to "stand with Israel," as the answer requires fact-specific determinations. (b) A judicial candidate within their window period may contact the Judicial Campaign Ethics Center concerning the propriety of attendance.
10 minute read

New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-132

A treatment court may accept a donation of toiletries from a local bar association to be given to court participants by treatment court staff.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-131

The facts presented do not require the inquiring judge to disclose or disqualify in other matters beyond what the judge already plans to do.
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-130

(1) Subject to certain limitations, a part-time lawyer judge may serve as an assistant county attorney in the General Legal Services division, providing legal advice and services to the county clerk, to the board of elections, and on insurance matters, public health matters, purchasing, and real estate transactions.
11 minute read

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