#judicial-ethics

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US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks 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.
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 07.07.25 - Above the Law

Judge Posner emphasized that the reliance on textualism and originalism in legal interpretation serves more as a facade than a genuine practice, revealing a deeper critique of legal philosophies.
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fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

John Roberts Wants America To Understand That He Does Not Care - Above the Law

Chief Justice John Roberts dismisses public criticism of the judiciary, labeling it as mere venting from losing parties rather than legitimate concerns.
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fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Fifth Circuit Says It's Fine For A Judge To Funnel Parolees To His Campaign Donors' Ankle Monitor Service - Above the Law

Fifth Circuit ruling exposes potential judicial impropriety regarding a judge's favoritism towards a specific ankle monitoring contractor.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Florida Judge Known For Inappropriately Timed 'Dad Jokes' Gets Put On Time Out - Above the Law

Judge Gary M. Farmer Jr. is suspended following inappropriate jokes made in court, emphasizing that humor has no place in judicial proceedings.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Broward County Judge Who Used Over-The-Top Book She Didn't Read And Judicial Deepfakes On Campaign Trail Faces Ethical Complaint - Above the Law

Judicial ethics are critically important, as demonstrated by Judge Peffer's situation involving unverified claims and misrepresented evidence.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Judge who ruled against Trump funding freeze has ties to taxpayer-funded homeless org

Judge John McConnell faces a conflict of interest complaint for not recusing himself in a case involving federal assistance his former organization benefits from.
NYC politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Judge cautions prosecutors in healthcare exec murder trial to refrain from public comments

Judicial warning against public commentary to ensure a fair trial in a high-profile murder case involving healthcare industry outrage.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Philadelphia Judge Scott DiClaudio faces ethics complaint over role in wife's high-end cheesesteak shop

Judge Scott DiClaudio faces allegations from the Pennsylvania Judicial Conduct Board for potentially violating ethics by promoting his wife's cheesesteak shop.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Dan Abrams Shreds Media Pundits Framing Judge's Arrest as Trump Persecution: If True, This Judge Did Violate The Law!'

The arrest of Judge Dugan is a legal issue unrelated to Trump's judicial battles.
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago

Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan Arrested by FBI for Allegedly Obstructing ICE

FBI Director Kash Patel's swift announcement of Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan's arrest and subsequent deletion of the post raises questions about transparency and judicial integrity.
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fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

D.C. Circuit Judge Panel Uses Pauline Newman Oral Argument To Flesh Out Advisory Opinion On Comatose Judges - Above the Law

Pauline Newman’s case raises complex questions about the impeachment process for judges and their ability to fulfill duties amidst controversies.
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
3 months ago

Other Barks & Bites for Friday, April 11: CAFC Denies Transfer of EDTX Patent Case; Texas Leads Entire U.S. in IP Exports; and Google Declines to Respond to Cellspin Soft Cert Petition

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce reports Texas leads in IP exports, highlighting the economic impact of intellectual property on jobs.
Google chooses not to respond to a legal challenge questioning a judge's financial connections.
fromABA Journal
4 months ago

Federal judge's warning about potential violence after Trump's comments was not ethics violation, 3rd Circuit says

Federal judge cleared of ethics violations for comments on violence related to authority figures' criticisms of judges.
fromABA Journal
4 months ago

Judge accused of using 'game or jail' tactic, asserting abuse victims get 'Super Bowl' neurochemicals

Judge Elkin allegedly made inappropriate comparisons between domestic violence and the neurochemicals associated with winning a Super Bowl, raising ethical concerns.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Associates 'Revolt,' SCOTUS Chief 'Rebukes,' Judge Cleared Over CNN Critique, CO Missing $400k Judicial Complaints Office, New Legal Ethics/Democracy Tracker Launched & More - Above the Law

Trump's new memorandum marks a significant threat to legal professionals opposing his administration, advancing a chilling effect on legal ethics.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

SF 9th Circuit judge releases YouTube video handling guns in chambers over 2nd Amendment case

Judge VanDyke's YouTube video on firearms during a pending case has raised serious ethical concerns about judicial conduct and impartiality.
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago
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We Need To Talk About What The VanDyke Video Dissent Gets Right - Above the Law

Judge VanDyke's controversial video dissent on gun parts raises questions about judicial impartiality and adherence to circuit rules.
Law
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

SF 9th Circuit judge releases YouTube video handling guns in chambers over 2nd Amendment case

Judge VanDyke's YouTube video on firearms during a pending case has raised serious ethical concerns about judicial conduct and impartiality.
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US politics
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

Judges No Longer Need To Stop Federal Law Clerks From Applying To 'Political' Jobs While Clerking - Above the Law

Judicial ethics regarding clerks' political job applications have been relaxed, allowing judges discretion in evaluating potential risks.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Senate Democrats Call for Investigation Into Emil Bove

Senate Democrats are calling for an investigation into a DOJ official's directive to drop a corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams.
fromAbove the Law
7 months ago

Morning Docket: 12.20.24

The Montana Supreme Court ruled in favor of young plaintiffs who argued that the state failed to protect their constitutional right to a clean environment, emphasizing the legal duty of protection against climate change.
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fromAbove the Law
7 months ago

More Than Market Matters! - See Also

Judicial conduct is under scrutiny due to serious allegations against a judge.
Boutique law firms are offering significantly higher bonuses than traditional firms.
Rising bonuses may indicate increasing workloads in the legal profession.
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