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New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-112

(1) A full-time judge seeking a post-judicial retirement professorship at a private law school may participate in the application process by submitting a research agenda, giving a "job talk" presentation, and interviewing with different segments of the law school community, subject to generally applicable limitations on judicial speech and conduct.
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Daily Report Online

Residency Challenge: Motion to Include Cellphone Data Reveals Details About Judicial Candidate's Whereabouts

"With physical presence confirmed, Mr. Davis' intent regarding his residence in Georgia is what matters, not the number of days or nights he spent at a particular location," read a motion response prepared by respondent counsel Bryan Tyson of The Election Law Group.
7 minute read

Daily Business Review

Third DCA Disqualifies Miami Judge

"I'd rather take my chances and preserve life than being reversed," the Miami-Dade Circuit Court judge ruled.
4 minute read

The Recorder

Lassen County Judge Ordered Removed From Office

The Commission on Judicial Performance said Superior Court Judge Tony Mallery committed numerous acts of misconduct, including retaliating against lawyers who moved to disqualify him for prejudice.
4 minute read

The Recorder

Federal Judge Reprimanded for Handcuffing Defendant's Teen Daughter

Senior U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez of California's Southern District said he was trying to warn the 13-year-old about the dangers of drug use. The Judicial Council said the judge exceeded his authority.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

Hearing Date Announced in Judge's Misconduct Probe

Judicial misconduct proceedings for Middle Georgia Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Robert S. Reeves have been scheduled for June 17-20 at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Integrity and Moderation: Fostering Faith in the Judiciary

The authority and legitimacy of courts to resolve legal disputes lies at the very heart of the democracy that we shape through our vote.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Buffalo Judge Who Pushed Officer Responding to Brawl Is Recommended for Censure

In a rare split ruling, four of the 10 commissioners who participated in the decision said they would have preferred to remove Court of Claims and Acting State Supreme Court Justice Mark J. Grisanti of Erie County.
8 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Judge Reprimanded: Jurist Gets 2nd Sanction for Being Too Slow

One of the complainants against the sanctioned judge was Chief Justice Tracy Christopher of the Fourteenth Court of Appeals.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-109

May a part-time judge serve as special counsel for the County Attorney's office, a position which includes no criminal prosecutorial duties and which would be insulated from all matters involving the district attorney, public defender, conflict defender, and county sheriff in the judge's own county? Must the judge seek advance written approval for dual employment pursuant to 22 NYCRR 50.3?
2 minute read

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