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Atlanta Judge in Hot Seat: Misconduct Probe Moves Forward

"[A] pre-hearing conference will take place shortly after October 21, 2024," read a scheduling order penned by Judge Brian Rickman as the new Presiding Officer of the Judicial Qualifications Commission of Georgia Hearing Panel.
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New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-224

Although a part-time judge may not serve on a school board, he/she may accept appointment as a community representative to certain advisory committees established by the school board for the local school district: (1) the judge may serve on the district-wide safety team, provided that its work focuses on policies and procedures to promote safety in the schools, and does not involve law enforcement or investigatory functions, and (2) the judge may serve on a citizens finance committee which advises the superintendent and budget officer on annual budget development, capital improvement projects, and the like.
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New Jersey Law Journal

Retired Presiding Appellate Division Judge Tapped to Lead Committee on Judicial Conduct

Retired chief judge of the Appellate Division, Carmen Messano has been tapped to helm the Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct by Chief Justice Stuart Rabner, who called the retired Appellate Division judge a "gifted leader."
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

A Judge Wanted to Demolish the Criminal Justice System

The State Commission on Judicial Conduct catalogs a lengthy record of actions taken by the former judge that showed an extreme bias against prosecutors, law enforcement, victims of domestic violence, standard judicial procedures.
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Texas Lawyer

Wherefore Art Thou Civility?

"It is likely you have observed that uncivil comments made to or about an opposing lawyer do not arise only in closing argument," writes Douglas S. Lang of Thompson Coburn.
4 minute read

Law.com

Maryland Supreme Court Cites 'Wide-Ranging and Pervasive Nature' of Violations in Explaining Why It Removed New Judge From Bench

"In this case, Judge Ademiluyi's removal from office was the only disposition sufficient to protect the public's confidence in the independence, integrity, and impartiality of [the] judiciary and ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice," Maryland Supreme Court Justice Shirley M. Watts wrote.
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New York Law Journal

Political Comments, Confederate Flag Display Warrant Judge's Removal, Judicial Watchdog Says

An 11-0 determination by the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct said the alleged transgressions of a Herkimer County town justice "render him unfit for judicial office."
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-223

(1) A town justice may advocate for the judge's preferred schedule and scheduling policies for use of the town's multi-purpose room as a courtroom, subject to generally applicable limitations on judicial speech and conduct. (2) On these facts, while the judge may pursue lawful avenues to challenge the resolution, the judge may not simply disregard the resolution and schedule court sessions as if it had not been issued.
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Daily Report Online

Judge Gets Standing Ovation for Service to State's Judicial Watchdog Commission

"He has fulfilled the the significant responsibilities placed upon him as presiding officer of the JQC Hearing Panel in the spirit of public service and transparency by making proceedings accessible to all," Supreme Court of Georgia Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs said of Atlanta Judicial Circuit Judge Robert C. I. McBurney.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-222

A judge may be honored as "Woman of the Year" at a cultural not-for-profit organization's International Women's Day event, provided the event is not a fund-raiser.
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