#judicial-conduct
#judicial-conduct

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.

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

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

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

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

fromwww.npr.org

Social justice

Wisconsin judge's case is rare but not unprecedented. There's another near Boston

fromNew York Post

Humor

Florida judge suspended from bench after reportedly telling 'G-rated dad jokes' in court

10 months ago

Law

'I Would Do It Over Again': Judge Resigns Amid Probe Into His Attendance At January 6 Rally

fromwww.npr.org

Social justice

Wisconsin judge's case is rare but not unprecedented. There's another near Boston

fromNew York Post

Humor

Florida judge suspended from bench after reportedly telling 'G-rated dad jokes' in court

10 months ago

Law

'I Would Do It Over Again': Judge Resigns Amid Probe Into His Attendance At January 6 Rally

more#judiciary

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

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

fromArs Technica

Law

Don't watermark your legal PDFs with purple dragons in suits

Privacy professionals

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

fromArs Technica

Law

Don't watermark your legal PDFs with purple dragons in suits

Privacy professionals

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

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

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

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.

fromwww.nytimes.com

US politics

Trump Budget Draft Ends Narcan Program and Other Addiction Measures

US politics

fromwww.dw.com

more#immigration-enforcement

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

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.

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

fromwww.dailynews.com

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.

fromLos Angeles Times

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.

US politics

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Judicial integrity and the politicization of legal processes are under increasing threat in contemporary America.

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.

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.