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New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-124

Judicial candidates may reimburse a political party their proportionate share of the reasonable attorneys' fees actually incurred by the party in litigation related to their ballot status in a campaign.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-123

A village justice who formerly served as a special prosecutor for Vehicle and Traffic Law matters: (1) May preside in matters where the village justice was not involved in any manner during his/her prior employment as special prosecutor.
9 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Chief Justice Stuart Rabner Delivers Remarks on the State of the Judiciary

"A Constitution is a foundational document in a democracy. It should not be amended lightly," said Chief Justice Stuart Rabner at the recent NJSBA convention.
15 minute read

New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-122

A judge may attend generic cultural/holiday celebrations hosted by elected public officials, where such events are free and open to the public and are paid for by state/government funds rather than campaign funds.
5 minute read

The Recorder

Chief Justice Asks for 'Space' From Legislature in Crafting Court AI Rules

"I think that we know best what we need moving forward with no disrespect to the legislative branch," Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero said at a Judicial Council meeting Friday.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-121

A judge may not permit a fraternal organization to use the judge's likeness, image or affiliation for any fund-raising purposes, and therefore the judge should instruct the organization not to use the judge's video interview at an event where one purpose of the event is for fund-raising.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-120

A town justice is not required to report a violation of a town ordinance that came to the judge's attention during a small claims proceeding, but may do so in his/her sole discretion. If the judge chooses to report the violation, he/she may not preside over any resulting proceedings.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-119

On these facts, a judge may not facilitate the District Attorney's driver diversion program by providing the DA's office with copies of defendants' accusatory instruments in Vehicle and Traffic Law matters.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

Supreme Court of Georgia Candidate's Campaign Stance on Abortion Lands Before Federal Judge

"I have never decided or declared how I'd rule on any case," former U.S. Rep. John Barrow said Monday during a post-hearing press conference.
9 minute read

New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-118

(1) A full-time judge may serve as the administrator of a not-for-profit religious organization's food pantry, and may prepare the pantry's funding applications, but may not personally sign them. The judge must instead designate someone else from within the organization to sign the applications.
6 minute read

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