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All Rockdale County Courts Relocating to New Judicial Complex

"Our current courthouse, where the Superior Court is located, was built in 1938 by the Roosevelt administration," said Rockdale Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Robert Mumford. "The major problem with the courthouse, besides its age, is the security arrangements are very difficult because of the layouts of the buildings and the entrances."
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The Recorder

California judge charged in wife's death is arrested on suspicion of drinking alcohol while on bail

Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson was previously out on $1 million bail. He is charged with the murder of his wife last year and has pleaded not guilty.
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New York Law Journal

Manhattan Appeals Court Appoints Retired Justice as New Pre-Argument Conference Chair

Angela Mazzarelli will oversee a corps of special masters who meet with the parties to narrow or settle cases before the First Department.
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Daily Report Online

10 Lawyers Admitted to Practice Before Georgia's High Court

"I agree that the choice to be a lawyer necessarily includes the choice to be a leader," said Jordan Redavid, founding partner of Fischer Redavid. "To me, that means to be a voice or champion for others in need. I look forward to making good on that as a member of this Court."
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National Law Journal

'Nobody Else Knows': These Federal Appeals Courts Have Unique Local Rules

The Ninth Circuit is "the only court that has a rule that actually encourages the lawyers to come in and complain about a delay," said Judge Jon Newman of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
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New York Law Journal

The 'Bad Actor Syndrome' in Matrimonial and Family Law: The Misbehaving Spouse or Parent

"All too often such behavior on the part of the bad actor is intentionally designed to place the other party at a psychological or informational disadvantage," write Alton L. Abramowitz and Leigh Baseheart Kahn.
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Texas Lawyer

The Reptile in the Room: How Bifurcation Benefits Both Sides in Trucking Cases

"Texas House Bill 19, enacted in 2021, was a response to the nuclear verdict trend in trucking cases trial," writes Ryan A. Robelot of Chamblee Ryan.
6 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Navigating Through Efforts to Compel a Minor to Testify

"One of the most delicate tasks plaintiffs' attorneys face is protecting and preparing minors in this scenario," write Lyons & Simmons' Christopher Simmons, Michael Fechner and Mackenzie Howard.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

NY Courts' Legislative Counsel Served for 50 Years Because of 'Opportunity to Stay Relevant'

Marc Bloustein tenure's spans his entire professional career after graduating Albany Law School, and even as an intern, upon the court system opening a new office in Albany in the 1970s.
7 minute read

National Law Journal

Judge Stresses Need for Judiciary's Attention to Cybersecurity During Election Season

"Make sure that everyone is being attentive to the smallest things... like making sure your passwords are updated [and] being careful what you click on," said Judge Michael Scudder, of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
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