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fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

A judge who struck down a $72 million verdict against Boeing after trading company stock was removed from the case

Judge disclosed trading Boeing stock and was removed from the case related to a verdict against Boeing.
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Is Justice Roberts A Dolt? Pam Bondi Seems To Think So. - Above the Law

The misconduct complaint against Judge Boasberg reflects a concerning trend of government targeting judges for personal disagreements.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month 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
1 month 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.
Law
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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Justice Amy Coney Barrett Recuses Herself in a Charter School Case

Justice Amy Coney Barrett has recused herself from a case possibly due to her close friendship with a professor involved in the dispute, highlighting the complexities of judicial ethics.
US news
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.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago

Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan Arrested by FBI for Allegedly Obstructing ICE

Kash Patel's arrest of Judge Dugan highlights tensions between local judiciary and federal immigration enforcement.
Law
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
4 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.
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