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Judicial Misconduct
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Legal Profession Blog
“Blind Obsession”
A preview of a judicial misconduct matter to be argued today before the Ohio Supreme CourtJudge Challenges Claim That He Ran Modern Day Debtor’s PrisonDisciplinary Counsel v. Hon. Kim Richard…
Legal Profession Blog
Former Judge On The Docket
An interesting oral argument involving the appropriate sanction for a former judge was held today before the Ohio Supreme CourtDisciplinary Counsel v. Jason D. Warner, Case No. 2023-0180Marion CountyJason Warner…
Legal Profession Blog
Inappropriate Comments Draw Suspension
The Montana Supreme Court has suspended a judge for 30 days without payIn August 2022, the Commission received Complaint No. 22-050 alleging that Judge Dayton engaged in conduct that violated…
Legal Profession Blog
Powder Keg
A six-month suspension without pay of a circuit court judge has been ordered by the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.These judicial disciplinary proceedings against him were initiated after he…
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Defamation Action Based On Judicial Complaint Dismissed
A defamation action brought by a judge in response to a complaint filed with the New York Commission on Judicial Conduct has been dismissed by the New York Supreme Court…
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Judge Dread
The New York Commission on Judicial Conduct has removed a town court justice for conduct described in a press releaseThe New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct has determined that…
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Probation Proposed In The F*cking Bullsh*t Case
An Illinois Hearing Board recommends a fully-stayed 90 day suspension and probation for an attorney who said a ruling was "fucking bullshit" and took cell phone photos during the prosecutor's…
San Antonio Employment Law Blog
Taking Potshots at the Judge
I think as lawyers and advocates, we are always tempted to engage in some hyperbole and take a potshot or two at the judge. But, after a couple of years,…
The Faculty Lounge
Federal Judge Handcuffs Innocent Child for No Reason
I have a new piece in Slate. It tells the story of Judge Roger Benitez, of the Southern District of California, who ordered the handcuffing of a thirteen year old…
Legal Profession Blog
Satan’s Sidekick
The Mississippi Supreme Court has suspended a judge for 60 days without payJudge Carlos E. Moore is a municipal court judge for the Mississippi cities of Grenada and Clarksdale. He…