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The Recorder

The Careerist: Can We Get Rid of Alex Kozinski?

So far, the judge for the Ninth Circuit has shown no inclination of leaving in response to allegations brought by six women.
6 minute read

The Recorder

Misconduct Claims Against Appellate Judge Raise Novel Workplace Questions

Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye and the judiciary's chief administrative officer address workplace misconduct allegations against Conrad Rushing, who resigned from the Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, effective Dec. 4.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Florida Supreme Court to Hear Case on Judges' Facebook Friendships

The court will review a Third District Court of Appeal decision finding a Miami judge was not required to recuse herself just because of a Facebook "friendship" with an attorney who appeared before her.
3 minute read

The Recorder

Misconduct Claims Against Kozinski Put New Spotlight on Past Controversies

"Tell Kozinski to watch pornography at home and not in his own court," the late Chief Justice William Rehnquist reportedly once said about the Ninth Circuit judge.
6 minute read

The Recorder

Report: Ninth Circuit Judge Kozinski Accused of Sexual Misconduct

The Washington Post reports that six former clerks and externs raised issues with the former chief judge's comments and behavior.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

ABA Warns Judges of Ethical Problems Over Benches' Internet Research

A formal opinion issued Friday from the ABA's ethics committee outlines when judges should, or shouldn't, use the internet for their own research.
8 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

An Unworkable Bar to the Bar

In the film "The Shawshank Redemption," an inmate named Red, played brilliantly by Morgan Freeman, is asked by a member of the parole board whether…
8 minute read

The Recorder

Court Staff, Judiciary Mum on Misconduct Claims Against San Jose Appellate Judge

Daniel Potter, the Sixth District clerk, declined to answer any questions about the allegations. "The court will not be commenting on any personnel matter," Potter said.
4 minute read

Law.com

Report: California Appellate Judge Resigns Amid Harassment Probe

Judge Conrad Rushing faced allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination against female employees, according to a report by the San Jose Mercury News.
3 minute read

The Recorder

Report: San Jose Appellate Judge Resigned Amid Harassment Probe

Conrad Rushing, the presiding justice of the Sixth District Court of Appeal in San Jose for the past 14 years, resigned this week while facing allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination against female employees, according to a report by the San Jose Mercury News.
6 minute read

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