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fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago
US politics

Reassigning Judicial Law Clerks Is A Band-Aid Over A Bullet Hole - Above the Law

Judges mistreated at least 106 law clerks in 2023, with very few misconduct complaints filed, due to ineffective reporting mechanisms.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
Law

Federal judges are powerful. Some of their law clerks describe a toxic work culture

Federal judges exert significant control over clerks' personal and professional lives, fostering a culture of fear and compliance.
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fromABA Journal
3 months ago

Boycotting law clerks to pressure schools might 'cross an important line,' 8th Circuit chief judge says

The chief judge emphasized that while the boycott raises ethical questions, holding Traynor accountable would be unfair given he had no prior notice of potential issues.
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