#judicial-conduct

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US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Florida Judge Suspended For Donating To Biden And Harris Campaigns - Above the Law

Federal judges face less stringent repercussions compared to state judges for violations of judicial canons.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Government Attorneys Now On Board With The Whole Secret Police Thing - Above the Law

Government attorneys in immigration cases are operating anonymously, undermining transparency in the legal process.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Judge Reprimanded After Dismissive Treatment Of DAs - Above the Law

Even judges must adhere to limitations in courtroom conduct, as evidenced by the censure of Justice Naita Semaj for misconduct.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Judge in Diego Maradona case accused of behaving like an 'actress'

Judge Julieta Makintach stepped down from Diego Maradona's trial amid criticism for her involvement in a documentary about the case.
US Elections
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

SCOTUSblog founder Tom Goldstein asks judge to toss tax charges, suppress statement about $968K in cash

Tom Goldstein challenges tax charges against him, arguing legal errors and inappropriate tactics by the DOJ in court filings.
fromPatently-O
2 months ago

Federal Circuit Confronts "Divide and Conquer" Briefing Strategy in Patent Appeal

Federal Circuit judges confronted appellants for trying to bypass word count limits in their legal briefs.
#judiciary
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

The 4 Day In-Person Mandate Is Coming - See Also - Above the Law

A top 10 law firm now expects associates to be in the office "at least" four days a week, suggesting that a fifth day might be expected implicitly.
Law
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

America Needs More Judges Like Judge Myers

When judges act as partisan hacks, it is important to condemn their conduct. Just as important is lauding the Republican judges who stand up against election subversion.
US Elections
#legal-ethics
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Legal Ethics Roundup: DOJ Attacks Law Firm Mansfield Rule, Conflicts For $1B EO Payments, Lawyer Wellbeing & More - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Legal Ethics Roundup: DOJ Attacks Law Firm Mansfield Rule, Conflicts For $1B EO Payments, Lawyer Wellbeing & More - Above the Law

UK news
fromIndependent
3 months ago

One of Ireland's 'top criminals' Jonathan Gill cleared of obstruction as judge tells him 'don't be rude to gardai'

A judge emphasized the importance of respect in court despite Gill's criminal reputation.
#immigration-enforcement
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US politics

Trump Budget Draft Ends Narcan Program and Other Addiction Measures

A Milwaukee county judge was arrested for allegedly obstructing federal immigration agents during their attempt to apprehend an undocumented immigrant.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago
US politics

FBI arrests judge for 'obstruction' in immigration process DW 04/25/2025

A Wisconsin judge was arrested by the FBI for obstructing an immigration enforcement operation.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

FBI arrests judge for 'obstruction' in immigration process DW 04/25/2025

A Wisconsin judge was arrested by the FBI for obstructing an immigration enforcement operation.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

FBI Director Deletes Tweet Announcing Arrest Of Judge For Allegedly Helping Immigrant Evade Arrest'

Kash Patel stated, "Just NOW, the FBI arrested Judge Hannah Dugan out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin on charges of obstruction after evidence of Judge Dugan obstructing an immigration arrest operation last week."
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

Why Does California Get an A in Gun Control?

"Judge Lawrence VanDyke's dissent against California's large-capacity magazine ban not only highlights the complexities of the Second Amendment but has sparked considerable debate on his conduct as a judge."
California
Law
fromwww.dailynews.com
4 months ago

17 attorneys push to disqualify California judge from sex abuse trial, accusing her of a reign of terror'

Seventeen attorneys are moving to disqualify Judge Mary Ann Murphy from a child sex abuse trial, citing favoritism, racial bias, and abusive conduct.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Trump-appointed judge dissents in California ammo case with gun-filled YouTube video

Judge VanDyke's dissenting opinion on California's ammunition magazine ban included an unusual YouTube video demonstrating firearms, which drew criticism from colleagues and legal scholars.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Doesn't pass the stink test': Judge rules recalled DA Pamela Price appeared to retaliate against defendant over attorney's political stance

Pamela Price's pursuit of enhanced sentencing appeared politically motivated, as assessed by Judge Reardon, leading to questions about fairness in the judicial process.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago

I'm sorry': Controversial plea deal approved in Livermore fatal police chase where judge was accused of misconduct

A controversial plea deal for a fatal police chase was approved, drawing criticism from the victim's family and legal concerns about prior judicial conduct.
Law
fromABA Journal
7 months ago

Judge resigns after this alleged response to uninvited party guests

A New York judge resigned amid accusations of racial bias and threats during a confrontation at her son's graduation party.
Law
fromABA Journal
9 months ago

Judge reprimanded for ordering payment of restitution to himself

Judge R. Steven Randolph was reprimanded for improperly ordering a guilty defendant to pay restitution for damage to his own truck.
fromTruthout
10 months ago

Judge Aileen Cannon Failed to Disclose Attendance at Right-Wing Junkets

Judge Cannon's non-disclosure of conservative event attendance raises concerns about judicial impartiality and adherence to rules.
US news
fromBoston.com
11 months ago

A teen was falling asleep during a courtroom field trip. She ended up in cuffs and jail clothes.

A judge's extreme measures to correct a teenager's behavior during a field trip have sparked controversy over appropriate disciplinary actions.
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