Senate Democrats Call for Investigation Into Emil BoveSenate Democrats are calling for an investigation into a DOJ official's directive to drop a corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams.
Should SCOTUS have binding ethics rules? Ketanji Brown Jackson doesn't see why notJustice Ketanji Brown Jackson emphasizes the importance of ethics and the Supreme Court's responsibility to maintain credibility amidst public skepticism.
City Bar Association asserts Congress has authority to impose ethics rules on Supreme CourtCongress has constitutional authority to enforce ethics rules for the U.S. Supreme Court.The report emphasizes the urgency for congressional action regarding judicial accountability.
Sam Alito Offers Flimsy Excuse For Conversation With Donald TrumpTrump seeks Supreme Court intervention in New York case, previously concealed hush money scheme.Justice Alito's phone call with Trump raises questions about judicial ethics and conflicts of interest.
Ketanji Brown Jackson on Ethics, Trust, and Keeping It Collegial at the Supreme CourtJustice Ketanji Brown Jackson critiques the Supreme Court's recent rulings while advocating for accountability and ethical standards within the judiciary.
New York Judge Forced Out After Saying He Couldn't Be Impartial - Above the LawJudicial impartiality is essential for the integrity of the judiciary.Richard T. Snyder's comments led to his resignation from the bench.
Officially Unethical To Suggest Sam Alito Is UnethicalA federal judge faced consequences for critiquing a Supreme Court Justice's improper conduct, indicating a troubling trend in judicial accountability.
Should SCOTUS have binding ethics rules? Ketanji Brown Jackson doesn't see why notJustice Ketanji Brown Jackson emphasizes the importance of ethics and the Supreme Court's responsibility to maintain credibility amidst public skepticism.
City Bar Association asserts Congress has authority to impose ethics rules on Supreme CourtCongress has constitutional authority to enforce ethics rules for the U.S. Supreme Court.The report emphasizes the urgency for congressional action regarding judicial accountability.
Sam Alito Offers Flimsy Excuse For Conversation With Donald TrumpTrump seeks Supreme Court intervention in New York case, previously concealed hush money scheme.Justice Alito's phone call with Trump raises questions about judicial ethics and conflicts of interest.
Ketanji Brown Jackson on Ethics, Trust, and Keeping It Collegial at the Supreme CourtJustice Ketanji Brown Jackson critiques the Supreme Court's recent rulings while advocating for accountability and ethical standards within the judiciary.
New York Judge Forced Out After Saying He Couldn't Be Impartial - Above the LawJudicial impartiality is essential for the integrity of the judiciary.Richard T. Snyder's comments led to his resignation from the bench.
Officially Unethical To Suggest Sam Alito Is UnethicalA federal judge faced consequences for critiquing a Supreme Court Justice's improper conduct, indicating a troubling trend in judicial accountability.
Hollywood Didn't Make This UpThe Los Angeles County wildfires have caused widespread shock, displacing many and impacting countless others in the community.
Justice Merchan, Who Is Imposing Trump's Sentence, Has Felt the Brunt of His AttacksJustice Juan M. Merchan's role in the Trump case epitomizes the intense scrutiny judges face in high-profile legal battles.
State Supreme Court Justice Charged With Felonies For Trying To 'Wrap Up' Her Husband's InvestigationJudicial impartiality must be upheld, even amidst personal relationships; a New Hampshire justice's indictment illustrates the conflict of interest.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's divorce judge has a wild connection to her ex Alex RodriguezThe judge overseeing J.Lo and Affleck's divorce has ties to both parties but claims no conflict of interest.
Texas judge who bought Tesla stock won't recuse himself from X v. Media MattersJudge O'Connor rejected recusal motion despite owning Tesla stock, asserting no conflict of interest exists in overseeing X Corp.'s lawsuit against Media Matters.
Prosecutor Says She Was Pressured To Send Disgraced Judge Nude PhotosJudge Joshua Kindred's resignation highlights serious allegations of sexual misconduct and conflicts of interest in the judicial system.
You Have To Read The Texts Uncovered In The Judge/ Biglaw Partner Romantic ScandalEthical lapses in the judiciary can lead to significant conflicts of interest, undermining the integrity of legal proceedings.
Public defender's motion to remove judge over texts with Miami-Dade State Attorney deniedThe appeals court denied Melissa Quintanilla's attempt to disqualify a judge due to alleged bias linked to her relationship with the prosecution.
State Supreme Court Justice Charged With Felonies For Trying To 'Wrap Up' Her Husband's InvestigationJudicial impartiality must be upheld, even amidst personal relationships; a New Hampshire justice's indictment illustrates the conflict of interest.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's divorce judge has a wild connection to her ex Alex RodriguezThe judge overseeing J.Lo and Affleck's divorce has ties to both parties but claims no conflict of interest.
Texas judge who bought Tesla stock won't recuse himself from X v. Media MattersJudge O'Connor rejected recusal motion despite owning Tesla stock, asserting no conflict of interest exists in overseeing X Corp.'s lawsuit against Media Matters.
Prosecutor Says She Was Pressured To Send Disgraced Judge Nude PhotosJudge Joshua Kindred's resignation highlights serious allegations of sexual misconduct and conflicts of interest in the judicial system.
You Have To Read The Texts Uncovered In The Judge/ Biglaw Partner Romantic ScandalEthical lapses in the judiciary can lead to significant conflicts of interest, undermining the integrity of legal proceedings.
Public defender's motion to remove judge over texts with Miami-Dade State Attorney deniedThe appeals court denied Melissa Quintanilla's attempt to disqualify a judge due to alleged bias linked to her relationship with the prosecution.
Morning Docket: 01.03.24The Judicial Conference's investigation into Justice Thomas resulted in no substantial findings, raising concerns about judicial oversight and accountability.The Sixth Circuit's ruling on net neutrality challenges the definition of telecommunications services, affecting regulatory standards and internet access.
Morning Docket: 12.20.24Major law firms like Morgan Lewis are actively expanding, as seen by their recruitment of 54 lawyers from Kramer Levin.The Montana Supreme Court's ruling signifies a pivotal moment concerning the legal obligations surrounding environmental rights for future generations.
More Than Market Matters! - See AlsoJudicial conduct is under scrutiny due to serious allegations against a judge.Boutique law firms are offering significantly higher bonuses than traditional firms.Rising bonuses may indicate increasing workloads in the legal profession.
Developments In Equity Partnerships! - See AlsoMergers in legal firms lead to all-equity partnerships and significant shifts in the industry.
More Than Market Matters! - See AlsoJudicial conduct is under scrutiny due to serious allegations against a judge.Boutique law firms are offering significantly higher bonuses than traditional firms.Rising bonuses may indicate increasing workloads in the legal profession.
Developments In Equity Partnerships! - See AlsoMergers in legal firms lead to all-equity partnerships and significant shifts in the industry.
NY Judge Tosses Trump's Third Attempt To Intimidate His Family Via Recusal MotionJudge Merchan will not recuse himself despite repeated claims of bias from Trump's legal team, supported by an ethics committee's opinion.
Judge gave 'reasonable impression' she was letting immigrant evade ICE, ethics charges sayJudge Shelley M. Richmond Joseph allegedly misled authorities, creating a reasonable impression that she allowed an immigrant to evade ICE.
AG's office dismisses case against Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price's biggest critic, citing lack of evidenceCalifornia AG dismisses case against critic of DA Price, raising concerns over potential political retaliation.
NY Judge Tosses Trump's Third Attempt To Intimidate His Family Via Recusal MotionJudge Merchan will not recuse himself despite repeated claims of bias from Trump's legal team, supported by an ethics committee's opinion.
Judge gave 'reasonable impression' she was letting immigrant evade ICE, ethics charges sayJudge Shelley M. Richmond Joseph allegedly misled authorities, creating a reasonable impression that she allowed an immigrant to evade ICE.
AG's office dismisses case against Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price's biggest critic, citing lack of evidenceCalifornia AG dismisses case against critic of DA Price, raising concerns over potential political retaliation.
Back When We Had Ethics Codes For High Court JusticesJudicial misconduct has historical roots, showing that concerns over ethics are not new in the legal profession.
Judge Takes Overly Aggressive Stance On School Board Issue, Gets Admonished For His EffortsJudge Bertoli's attempts to block the renaming of his high school resulted in a public admonishment for compromising his judicial responsibility.
Back When We Had Ethics Codes For High Court JusticesJudicial misconduct has historical roots, showing that concerns over ethics are not new in the legal profession.
Judge Takes Overly Aggressive Stance On School Board Issue, Gets Admonished For His EffortsJudge Bertoli's attempts to block the renaming of his high school resulted in a public admonishment for compromising his judicial responsibility.
Judge denies he was asked to give advice about Letby because he is a FreemasonInvestigations into Lucy Letby's case revealed links between Freemasonry and hospital leadership, prompting scrutiny of ethical practices in hiring within the trust.
Miami judge's venomous texts come back to bite her in crumbling death penalty caseJudge Bronwyn Miller faces scrutiny for pressuring the State Attorney and criticizing attorneys in a high-profile criminal case.
Judge Given 3-Month Unpaid Suspension Over Racy TikToksJudges 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 caseJudge Bronwyn Miller faces scrutiny for pressuring the State Attorney and criticizing attorneys in a high-profile criminal case.
Judge Given 3-Month Unpaid Suspension Over Racy TikToksJudges must maintain a high standard of integrity, avoiding behavior that could demean their office, especially in the age of social media.
Biden unveils plan for Supreme Court changes, says US stands at 'breach' as public confidence sinksPresident Biden is proposing term limits, an ethics code for justices, and a constitutional amendment to limit presidential immunity at the U.S. Supreme Court.
How Sam Alito's Monarchist Cosplay Explains His JurisprudenceJustice Alito's acceptance of a knighthood suggests a troubling disconnect from U.S. democratic values and a monarchy-like belief in his own superiority.
Biden unveils plan for Supreme Court changes, says US stands at 'breach' as public confidence sinksPresident Biden is proposing term limits, an ethics code for justices, and a constitutional amendment to limit presidential immunity at the U.S. Supreme Court.
How Sam Alito's Monarchist Cosplay Explains His JurisprudenceJustice Alito's acceptance of a knighthood suggests a troubling disconnect from U.S. democratic values and a monarchy-like belief in his own superiority.
Judge who allowed secretary to work remotely didn't violate ethics rules, state supreme court saysNew Jersey Supreme Court dismissed ethics complaint against Judge Hurd for allowing remote work for his secretary, citing no violation of ethics rules.
Republicans Are Politicizing Judicial Ethics ComplaintsThe GOP in North Carolina is using ethics complaints to undermine Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs' campaign, contradicting their claims of protecting institutional integrity.
North Carolina GOP Files Ethics Complaint Over Description of Its Abortion ViewsThe ethics complaint against Justice Allison Riggs centers on her campaign statements about reproductive rights, raising questions about partisan motivations.
Republicans Are Politicizing Judicial Ethics ComplaintsThe GOP in North Carolina is using ethics complaints to undermine Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs' campaign, contradicting their claims of protecting institutional integrity.
North Carolina GOP Files Ethics Complaint Over Description of Its Abortion ViewsThe ethics complaint against Justice Allison Riggs centers on her campaign statements about reproductive rights, raising questions about partisan motivations.
Judge, aka 'Sal Tortorella' on TikTok, gets unpaid suspension for lip-syncing videosA judge was suspended for lip-syncing explicit music videos on TikTok, violating ethical standards related to integrity and professionalism.
Eric Adams Must Really Hope Supreme Court Is Serious About Blowing Up Bribery LawsEric Adams faces serious legal challenges while his supporters attempt to devalue the situation by diverting attention.
Federal Law Clerks Barred From Applying To 'Political' Jobs While ClerkingLaw clerks' political job applications may threaten judicial independence.
Former Judge Gets Caught Mocking Lawyer On LivestreamJudges must exercise good judgment and professionalism in all circumstances, even when they believe they are off-camera.
Morning Docket: 09.10.24Justice Kagan criticizes ideologically motivated judicial opinions for compromising legal integrity.The SPLC Union's no confidence motion highlights internal issues and discontent within leadership.
Trump and Allies Assail Conviction With Faulty ClaimsFormer President Trump and his loyalists reject guilty verdict, criticize judge and legal system, perpetuating false claims to discredit the trial.
Judge Who Overturned Huge Boeing Verdict Admits He Was Trading Boeing Stock at the TimeA judge overseeing a Boeing lawsuit sold Boeing stock without disclosure, raising concerns about conflicts of interest in the judiciary.
Judge Borrows Trick From Preschool Teachers To Make Sure Prosecution Is Being HonestSilence can be powerful in certain situations, like legal proceedings.
Trump and Allies Assail Conviction With Faulty ClaimsFormer President Trump and his loyalists reject guilty verdict, criticize judge and legal system, perpetuating false claims to discredit the trial.
Judge Who Overturned Huge Boeing Verdict Admits He Was Trading Boeing Stock at the TimeA judge overseeing a Boeing lawsuit sold Boeing stock without disclosure, raising concerns about conflicts of interest in the judiciary.
Judge Borrows Trick From Preschool Teachers To Make Sure Prosecution Is Being HonestSilence can be powerful in certain situations, like legal proceedings.
Conflicts controversy follows revelation prosecutor sent nude photos to federal judgeThe sending of nude photos by a prosecutor to a federal judge prompted allegations of ethical misconduct and attempts to influence judicial recusal.
Biden presents Supreme Court overhaul that would let president appoint a justice every 2 years to 18-year termsDemocrats unveil court reform proposal unlikely to pass Congress before Election Day.
Trump Cites Litany of Misleading Claims After the VerdictFormer President Trump dismissed his conviction, accused political manipulation, and exaggerated claims about the case.
More Democrats Join Move to Censure Justice Alito Over Upside Down Flag: Beyond Poor Judgment'Rep. Steve Cohen's resolution to censure Justice Alito gains Democrat support but is unlikely to reach a vote in the GOP-controlled House.
Judge James Ho Delivers Tour De Force In Disingenuous Bullsh*tThe lawsuit led to a controversial decision by Christian legal activist Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk affecting public perception of the judiciary.