#judicial-ethics

#judicial-ethics

Congress has constitutional authority to enforce ethics rules for the U.S. Supreme Court.

The report emphasizes the urgency for congressional action regarding judicial accountability.

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson critiques the Supreme Court's recent rulings while advocating for accountability and ethical standards within the judiciary.

A federal judge faced consequences for critiquing a Supreme Court Justice's improper conduct, indicating a troubling trend in judicial accountability.

Judge Ponsor apologized after being found in violation of ethics for criticizing Justice Alito in a New York Times op-ed.

Public confidence in the Supreme Court is waning due to extreme rulings and ethical concerns surrounding justices.

The new term could reshape gun control legislation significantly.

Judicial 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.

Mergers in legal firms lead to all-equity partnerships and significant shifts in the industry.

Judge Merchan will not recuse himself despite repeated claims of bias from Trump's legal team, supported by an ethics committee's opinion.

Judge Shelley M. Richmond Joseph allegedly misled authorities, creating a reasonable impression that she allowed an immigrant to evade ICE.

Judge Joshua Kindred's resignation highlights serious allegations of sexual misconduct and conflicts of interest in the judicial system.

California AG dismisses case against critic of DA Price, raising concerns over potential political retaliation.

Judicial misconduct has historical roots, showing that concerns over ethics are not new in the legal profession.

Judge Bertoli's attempts to block the renaming of his high school resulted in a public admonishment for compromising his judicial responsibility.

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

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

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

Justice Alito's acceptance of a knighthood suggests a troubling disconnect from U.S. democratic values and a monarchy-like belief in his own superiority.

The GOP in North Carolina is using ethics complaints to undermine Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs' campaign, contradicting their claims of protecting institutional integrity.

The ethics complaint against Justice Allison Riggs centers on her campaign statements about reproductive rights, raising questions about partisan motivations.

Judicial impartiality must be upheld, even amidst personal relationships; a New Hampshire justice's indictment illustrates the conflict of interest.

The judge overseeing J.Lo and Affleck's divorce has ties to both parties but claims no conflict of interest.

Judge O'Connor rejected recusal motion despite owning Tesla stock, asserting no conflict of interest exists in overseeing X Corp.'s lawsuit against Media Matters.

North Carolina Supreme Court justice Paul Newby has heard at least six cases involving Duke Energy, a company in which he and his wife had a financial stake.

Newby's involvement in these cases raises concerns about impartiality and adherence to judicial ethics.

Trump's lawyers are accused of delaying tactics by repeatedly filing motions to recuse a judge.

The judge consulted judicial ethics committee which found no conflict of interest in the case.

A judge was suspended for lip-syncing explicit music videos on TikTok, violating ethical standards related to integrity and professionalism.

Social media posts can have unintended consequences.

Judicial ethics are critical in maintaining trust in the legal system.

Allegations of harassment can lead to legal action.

A judge overseeing a Boeing lawsuit sold Boeing stock without disclosure, raising concerns about conflicts of interest in the judiciary.

Silence can be powerful in certain situations, like legal proceedings.