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4 days ago

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

The trial of Diego Maradona's medical team is in jeopardy after Judge Julieta Makintach stepped down due to criticism about her participation in a documentary.
Juventus
fromABA Journal
1 week ago

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

Retired U.S. Supreme Court litigator and SCOTUSblog co-founder Tom Goldstein has filed seven motions attacking the government's tax fraud case against him.
US Elections
#legal-proceedings
fromPatently-O
1 week ago
Intellectual property law

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

fromPatently-O
1 week ago
Intellectual property law

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

#legal-ethics
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 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.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

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

SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 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.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

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

Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

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

Top law firms are increasing office attendance expectations for associates, hinting at a potential five-day requirement.
The DOJ's actions may deter law firms from opposing the government, risking legal and ethical governance.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

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

The judge remarked, 'You may be a top criminal, but that doesn’t give you the right to be rude to gardaí.' This comment underscores judicial expectations of respect, regardless of one's reputation.
UK news
#immigration-enforcement
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month 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.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month 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.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

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

FBI arrested Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan for allegedly obstructing immigration enforcement, igniting controversy.
California
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Why Does California Get an A in Gun Control?

Judge VanDyke's dissent video on California's gun laws has sparked controversy over judicial conduct and Second Amendment interpretations.
#racial-bias
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fromwww.dailynews.com
2 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
2 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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

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

After a bumpy ride that included the victim's family speaking out against the deal, a controversial plea over a fatal police chase has been approved.
East Bay (California)
Law
fromAbove the Law
7 months ago

'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.
Privacy professionals
fromTruthout
8 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
9 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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