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New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 24-55

A judge may not accept a leadership position with an Exploring Post that is to be administered and mentored by the local sheriff's office.
5 minute read

Daily Report Online

Supreme Court of Ga. Disbars 1 Attorney; Rejects 1 Petition for Voluntary Discipline, Accepts 1 Petition for Voluntary Surrender of License

The court issued three attorney discipline opinions Tuesday.
1 minute read

Daily Report Online

Judge Admits to Judicial Misconduct as Charged, but Denies Willful Misconduct

Respondent counsel for Chatham County Probate Judge Thomas C. Bordeaux Jr. disagreed the jurist's conduct "amount[ed] to willful misconduct in office; a willful and persistent failure to perform the duties of office; and conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice which brings the judicial office into disrepute."
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

Judge Sets Early 2025 Trial for Ex-Prosecutor Charged With Meddling in Ahmaud Arbery Investigation

The judge's scheduling order Tuesday was the first action taken since last November, when legal motions by the former Glynn County DA's lawyers to dismiss the case were denied.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 24-54

A judge may permit their principal court attorney to serve on a town zoning board of appeals. Where the position is a compensated one, the judge should direct the court attorney to seek guidance from the Nonjudicial Ethics Helpline.
2 minute read

The Recorder

Prosecutors: Tom Girardi's Own Testimony Shows Mental Competence

"For example," prosecutors wrote on Tuesday, "defendant on multiple occasions during trial asked his counsel when it was his turn to testify and also told his counsel that it was his 'ass on the line.'"
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

State Appeals Court 'Reluctantly' Remands $1.7B Punitive Damages, Sanctions Against Ford for Fatal Rollover

The sanctions came in response to Ford's alleged attempts to reach a "compromise verdict," and force a mistrial for products liability claims. However, those sanctions "almost completely prevented Ford from presenting a defense as to liability," according to Appellate Judge M. Yvette Miller.
8 minute read

Corporate Counsel

The Reason a GC Abruptly Departs May Not Be What You Think

"One of the biggest issues is when the new general counsel and the executive leadership team are not aligned in their approach and decision-making," said John Gilmore, co-founder of the search and consulting firm BarkerGilmore.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 24-53

An appellate judge may not speak at a victim impact panel in a county within the judge's jurisdiction.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

First Department Attorneys Risk Suspension for Failing To Register

Attorneys have until December 4 to cure their default.
2 minute read

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