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Daily Report Online

This Georgia Lawyer Just Made History

"I find that working moms make some of the best and strongest leaders out there," the attorney told the Daily Report.
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Law.com

Former Judge Resigns Ahead of Public Censure, Fine for Unwelcome Advances at State Bar Event

"Former Judge Timbreza acknowledges that due to his alcohol consumption on the night in question, his judgment and his ability to objectively perceive events were compromised," stated the order. "In light of the investigation in this case, he sees now that his propositions were not welcome and that his conduct was inappropriate."
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Roberts Declines Durbin's 'Invitation' to Testify on Ethics

Roberts cited "separation of powers concerns and the importance of preserving judicial independence" in declining an invitation to testify before senators about Supreme Court ethics reform.
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

After Tendering Resignation, Ex-Town Judge Admits He Refused to Cooperate With NY Conduct Commission

An ex-town judge in the Catskills region, who is an attorney, appeared to dismiss the idea that he should have cooperated with the SCJC.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Judge Newman Asks to Transfer Complaint Against Her to Different Circuit

In requesting a transfer, the Federal Circuit judge's attorneys noted the appearance of prejudice and the need to uphold the "public confidence" in the outcome.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Federal Circuit Investigates Complaint Against Judge Pauline Newman

Court probes 95-year-old jurist's competency, alleged delays in issuing decisions.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

New Briefs, but Same Sanctions Recommended for Judge Coomer

Opposing counsels' revised sanction recommendations range from no additional punishment to public reprimand and removal to office.
6 minute read

Daily Report Online

Court to Appoint Special Master in Fulton County Eviction Case After Plaintiffs Call For Judge's Recusal

Defendants dropped "slander of title" claim before hearing Wednesday.
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Feet on the Desk: Judge Faces Public Reprimand

ACJC chair Virginia Long wrote that judges are free to alert counsel and litigants when they are unfamiliar with a particular legal issue. But this jurist's actions went a step farther, undermining public confidence in the judiciary, she wrote.
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Judge Faces Ethics Complaint After Court Staffer Visits His Beach House

"I wanted to come stop by if that's okay," the woman allegedly texted, to which the judge allegedly responded "Cool!" according to the complaint.
3 minute read

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