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Morning Docket: 10.16.24

Gorsuch's book propagates inaccuracies to push a political agenda, with criticisms of his fact manipulation surfacing in legal discussions.
Bigger law firms are increasingly resorting to lawsuits against clients for unpaid invoices, indicating a strained legal-financial relationship.

White Judge Who Threatened to Shoot Black Teens at Party Resigns

Judge Erin P. Gall resigned following a suspension for racially offensive remarks, abandoning her fight to retain her position.
The state commission's actions underline a commitment to addressing racial misconduct in the judiciary.

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.

Judge Punishes Attorney For Knowing About Secret Ex Parte With Witness

Judge Ural Glanville's controversial decisions during the YSL RICO trial have raised serious concerns, including holding individuals in contempt and risking mistrial.

Morning Docket: 10.10.24

Legal professionals face serious consequences for inappropriate behavior in court settings.
Concerns arise regarding the integrity of judicial proceedings, as illustrated by the actions of Justice Thomas.

Judge settles suit accusing lawyer of threatening to release her intimate photos in bid to scuttle deposition

A Florida judge settled her lawsuit against a lawyer accused of blackmail using her intimate photos. The settlement was confidential.

Morning Docket: 10.16.24

Gorsuch's book propagates inaccuracies to push a political agenda, with criticisms of his fact manipulation surfacing in legal discussions.
Bigger law firms are increasingly resorting to lawsuits against clients for unpaid invoices, indicating a strained legal-financial relationship.

White Judge Who Threatened to Shoot Black Teens at Party Resigns

Judge Erin P. Gall resigned following a suspension for racially offensive remarks, abandoning her fight to retain her position.
The state commission's actions underline a commitment to addressing racial misconduct in the judiciary.

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.

Judge Punishes Attorney For Knowing About Secret Ex Parte With Witness

Judge Ural Glanville's controversial decisions during the YSL RICO trial have raised serious concerns, including holding individuals in contempt and risking mistrial.

Morning Docket: 10.10.24

Legal professionals face serious consequences for inappropriate behavior in court settings.
Concerns arise regarding the integrity of judicial proceedings, as illustrated by the actions of Justice Thomas.

Judge settles suit accusing lawyer of threatening to release her intimate photos in bid to scuttle deposition

A Florida judge settled her lawsuit against a lawyer accused of blackmail using her intimate photos. The settlement was confidential.
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Judge accused of 'willful' misconduct after allegedly helping suspect evade ICE agents in 2018

Judge Shelley Joseph denies misconduct allegations related to aiding an undocumented immigrant's escape from federal custody, asserting transparency in forthcoming hearings.
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A New York judge refused to marry a lesbian couple. The community wants her to resign

A Syracuse judge faces investigation for refusing to marry a same-sex couple, highlighting ongoing issues of judicial discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals.

Central New York judge pushed to resign for allegedly refusing to officiate same-sex marriage

Judge Felicia Pitts-Davis faces calls to resign after allegedly refusing to officiate a same-sex marriage, violating state law and judicial rules.

A New York judge refused to marry a lesbian couple. The community wants her to resign

A Syracuse judge faces investigation for refusing to marry a same-sex couple, highlighting ongoing issues of judicial discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals.

Central New York judge pushed to resign for allegedly refusing to officiate same-sex marriage

Judge Felicia Pitts-Davis faces calls to resign after allegedly refusing to officiate a same-sex marriage, violating state law and judicial rules.
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Newman Makes Another Bid to Reverse Suspension from CAFC

Judge Pauline Newman has appealed her dismissal, claiming unconstitutional actions in her fitness inquiry as a federal appellate judge.
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Syracuse judge refuses to perform same-sex wedding

A judge declined to officiate a same-sex wedding, citing religious beliefs, raising questions about discrimination in marriage officiating.

Texas anti-marriage equality judge refuses to drop suit against state commission

Judge Hensley is continuing her lawsuit against the state commission despite their recent withdrawal of the warning after previous judicial defeats.

Syracuse judge refuses to perform same-sex wedding

A judge declined to officiate a same-sex wedding, citing religious beliefs, raising questions about discrimination in marriage officiating.

Texas anti-marriage equality judge refuses to drop suit against state commission

Judge Hensley is continuing her lawsuit against the state commission despite their recent withdrawal of the warning after previous judicial defeats.
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#legal-issues

Politician accused of using fallen-officer donations for personal expenses

A former Las Vegas City Council member indicted for misusing funds meant for a memorial to a police officer for personal expenses.

Rudy Giuliani erupts at NYC federal judge as January trial date set in $148M defamation case

Giuliani's courtroom outburst highlights his ongoing legal struggles and frustrations regarding the January trial date in his defamation case.

Politician accused of using fallen-officer donations for personal expenses

A former Las Vegas City Council member indicted for misusing funds meant for a memorial to a police officer for personal expenses.

Rudy Giuliani erupts at NYC federal judge as January trial date set in $148M defamation case

Giuliani's courtroom outburst highlights his ongoing legal struggles and frustrations regarding the January trial date in his defamation case.
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Miami judge's venomous texts come back to bite her in crumbling death penalty case

Judge Bronwyn Miller faces scrutiny for pressuring the State Attorney and criticizing attorneys in a high-profile criminal case.

You Have To Read The Texts Uncovered In The Judge/ Biglaw Partner Romantic Scandal

Ethical lapses in the judiciary can lead to significant conflicts of interest, undermining the integrity of legal proceedings.

Judge Given 3-Month Unpaid Suspension Over Racy TikToks

Judges must maintain a high standard of integrity, avoiding behavior that could demean their office, especially in the age of social media.

Miami judge's venomous texts come back to bite her in crumbling death penalty case

Judge Bronwyn Miller faces scrutiny for pressuring the State Attorney and criticizing attorneys in a high-profile criminal case.

You Have To Read The Texts Uncovered In The Judge/ Biglaw Partner Romantic Scandal

Ethical lapses in the judiciary can lead to significant conflicts of interest, undermining the integrity of legal proceedings.

Judge Given 3-Month Unpaid Suspension Over Racy TikToks

Judges must maintain a high standard of integrity, avoiding behavior that could demean their office, especially in the age of social media.
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#legal-education

Teen on field trip ends up in handcuffs and jail garb because judge didn't want to be 'played with'

A judge's harsh disciplinary measures during a field trip led to a teenage girl being placed in handcuffs, sparking controversy over his methods.

Sir Sam Alito Decides No Pesky 'Constitution' Governs Him

Judges accepting foreign honors may pose constitutional challenges, influencing perceptions of judicial impartiality.

Teen on field trip ends up in handcuffs and jail garb because judge didn't want to be 'played with'

A judge's harsh disciplinary measures during a field trip led to a teenage girl being placed in handcuffs, sparking controversy over his methods.

Sir Sam Alito Decides No Pesky 'Constitution' Governs Him

Judges accepting foreign honors may pose constitutional challenges, influencing perceptions of judicial impartiality.
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A state judicial panel reprimands a Sonoma judge who spoke out against a high school name change

Judicial conduct commission admonished Judge Bertoli for improper political involvement and social media activity during a controversial school consolidation issue.
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New records show Texas judge on X case didn't sell his Tesla shares after taking the suit

Judge O'Connor's financial dealings with Tesla stock raise ethical questions regarding his involvement in the lawsuit filed by Elon Musk against Media Matters.

Judge with 'highly antagonistic demeanor' must be removed from foster care case, 5th Circuit says

A federal judge has been removed from a foster care case due to a perceived biased demeanor and excessive fines against Texas.
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Detroit judge sidelined for making sleepy teen wear jail clothes on court field trip

A Detroit judge was suspended for punitive actions against a teenager during a courtroom visit, highlighting the need for judicial training and conduct review.

Judge who oversaw handcuffing of sleepy teen on field trip now hearing these cases

Judge Kenneth King is no longer handling serious criminal cases after controversy involving a sleeping teen during a courtroom visit.

Detroit judge sidelined for making sleepy teen wear jail clothes on court field trip

A Detroit judge was suspended for punitive actions against a teenager during a courtroom visit, highlighting the need for judicial training and conduct review.

Judge who oversaw handcuffing of sleepy teen on field trip now hearing these cases

Judge Kenneth King is no longer handling serious criminal cases after controversy involving a sleeping teen during a courtroom visit.
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'I Would Do It Over Again': Judge Resigns Amid Probe Into His Attendance At January 6 Rally

A retired judge attended a Trump rally prior to an insurrection and stands by his decision, emphasizing the importance of civic engagement.
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Judge Reminds Kraken Lawyer That Getting Disqualified Really Does Mean You Have To Stop Filing Stuff

Kraken lawyer Stefanie Lambert was disqualified from a court case due to blatant disregard for legal orders and professional obligations.

Neurosurgeon Attests to Judge Newman's 'Extraordinarily High Level of Cognitive Ability'

Judge Pauline Newman has been indefinitely suspended from her judicial duties, but medical evaluations claim she is fit to serve.

Judge Reminds Kraken Lawyer That Getting Disqualified Really Does Mean You Have To Stop Filing Stuff

Kraken lawyer Stefanie Lambert was disqualified from a court case due to blatant disregard for legal orders and professional obligations.

Neurosurgeon Attests to Judge Newman's 'Extraordinarily High Level of Cognitive Ability'

Judge Pauline Newman has been indefinitely suspended from her judicial duties, but medical evaluations claim she is fit to serve.
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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.

Judge reprimanded for false 'elder abuse' claim on Facebook in spat over guardianship case

A judge received a public reprimand for false claims about elder abuse on Facebook.
#courtroom-behavior

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.

Judge Orders Teenager to Be Handcuffed After She Fell Asleep on Field Trip to Court

Judge King's harsh methods to teach a lesson left a teenager traumatized, resulting in significant criticism for his approach.

That's A Lot Of Time For Tresspassing!

Judicial decorum is crucial, even in minor cases, as shown by Darrell Jarrell's contemptuous remarks leading to 558 days in jail.

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.

Judge Orders Teenager to Be Handcuffed After She Fell Asleep on Field Trip to Court

Judge King's harsh methods to teach a lesson left a teenager traumatized, resulting in significant criticism for his approach.

That's A Lot Of Time For Tresspassing!

Judicial decorum is crucial, even in minor cases, as shown by Darrell Jarrell's contemptuous remarks leading to 558 days in jail.
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#conflict-of-interest

Judge should be censured for street brawl, conflict of interest, New York judicial conduct commission says

A New York judge is recommended for censure due to a street brawl and a conflict of interest with an attorney.

Ethics complaint against Trump hush money trial judge over Biden donations dismissed

Ethics complaint about judge's donations to Democrats dismissed by NY Commission on Judicial Conduct.

Judge should be censured for street brawl, conflict of interest, New York judicial conduct commission says

A New York judge is recommended for censure due to a street brawl and a conflict of interest with an attorney.

Ethics complaint against Trump hush money trial judge over Biden donations dismissed

Ethics complaint about judge's donations to Democrats dismissed by NY Commission on Judicial Conduct.
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Hot Mic Incident Leads Judge To Recusals

Judges should be cautious about their comments as even private conversations can be overheard through hot mics, leading to potential recusal and mistrial.

Newman's Counsel Says Supreme Court's Agreement with Her Dissent Proves Mental Fitness

Judge Newman faced mental fitness allegations but was vindicated by Supreme Court decision on educational benefits for veterans.

Judge Newman's D.C. Lawsuit Against Fellow Judges Dismissed on Jurisdictional Grounds

Federal Circuit Judge Pauline Newman has been suspended for one year from new case assignments for refusing to cooperate with a misconduct investigation.
Judge Newman's attempt to challenge the judiciary's self-policing procedures has suffered a setback as most of her lawsuit against her colleagues has been dismissed.

NY Supreme Court Judge Mark Grisanti who shoved cop, brawled with neighbors over parking spot to be replaced on bench

Judge Mark Grisanti, censured for shoving a police officer, will not be reappointed as a judge.
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