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By Committee on Judicial Ethics | May 7, 2024
(1) A full-time judge may not serve as an officer or director of a not-for-profit community group organized to oppose a municipality's proposed changes to a public park by litigation and other means, and may not engage in community outreach or fund-raising on behalf of the group. However, the judge may make charitable donations to the group and may engage in certain public advocacy activities on the judge's own behalf where the judge has a clear and direct personal interest at stake.
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By Jeff Amy | The Associated Press | May 7, 2024
The candidate sued hours ahead of a deadline to reply to a complaint that he is violating state judicial ethics rules and that he must bring his campaign ads into compliance with state rules.
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By Committee on Judicial Ethics | May 6, 2024
Where a judge concludes that there is a substantial likelihood that an attorney made biased and harassing comments to court personnel and opposing counsel during a court appearance but outside the judge's presence, the judge must report this conduct to the appropriate attorney grievance committee.
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By Aleeza Furman | May 6, 2024
The case is the first in Pennsylvania to grapple with what a judge may or may not post on social media. At the heart of the matter is a question of where the line lies between impropriety and a judge's protected free speech.
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By Brian Lee | May 6, 2024
"Public confidence is irretrievably lost in a judge who engages in the criminal sale of drugs, and the resulting damage to the integrity of the court system is immeasurable," said Commission Administrator and Counsel Robert Tembeckjian.
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By Committee on Judicial Ethics | May 5, 2024
(1) A full-time judge seeking a post-judicial retirement professorship at a private law school may participate in the application process by submitting a research agenda, giving a "job talk" presentation, and interviewing with different segments of the law school community, subject to generally applicable limitations on judicial speech and conduct.
7 minute read
By Cedra Mayfield | May 3, 2024
"With physical presence confirmed, Mr. Davis' intent regarding his residence in Georgia is what matters, not the number of days or nights he spent at a particular location," read a motion response prepared by respondent counsel Bryan Tyson of The Election Law Group.
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By Michael A. Mora | May 3, 2024
"I'd rather take my chances and preserve life than being reversed," the Miami-Dade Circuit Court judge ruled.
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By Cheryl Miller | May 2, 2024
The Commission on Judicial Performance said Superior Court Judge Tony Mallery committed numerous acts of misconduct, including retaliating against lawyers who moved to disqualify him for prejudice.
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By Cheryl Miller | May 1, 2024
Senior U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez of California's Southern District said he was trying to warn the 13-year-old about the dangers of drug use. The Judicial Council said the judge exceeded his authority.
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