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Scalia is proud he didn't recuse himself in Cheney case
Justice Antonin Scalia, addressing an audience at the University of Connecticut's law school on Wednesday, said recusing himself from the 2004 case -- which focused on an energy task force that Cheney led -- would only have given fuel to newspaper editorial writers and other detractors who have said he is too close to the vice president.Scalia Says He's Proud He Didn't Recuse Himself in Cheney Case
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia had some advice Wednesday for those who questioned his refusal to recuse himself from a 2004 case involving his hunting buddy, Vice President Dick Cheney. "For Pete's sake, if you can't trust your Supreme Court justice more than that, get a life." Scalia said. Addressing an audience at the University of Connecticut's law school, Scalia said, "I think the proudest thing I have done on the bench is not allowed myself to be chased off that case."Judge Bans Medical Expert From Court
In 1996, Leon Whitley lost his leg after surgery in an Atlanta hospital. Last month, a judge tossed out the resulting suit, which had set off accusations of attorney misconduct, led to the banning of an expert witness and sparked a mandamus action by the plaintiffs' lawyer, James W. Howard. "I've never had anything close to this before," said Howard, referring to the judge's banning of Dr. Larry R. Williams of Florida. A hearing on the mandamus matter is scheduled for Friday.Readers: Show What the Victim Saw in Malpractice
The other side: Brain-damaged child I have been practicing law for almost 30 years with 25 as a medical-malpractice lawyer 18 for the defense and seven for the plaintiff. I am a huge admirer of the Daily Report, read it religiously and, OK, I admit it: I've been secretly in love with assistant managing editor Janet Conley since she first interviewed me in 1998.LegalTech New York 2009 Blogs On
The first day of LegalTech New York is typically the most hectic, as vendors and visitors scramble. But what happens when a major conference falls in the middle of the biggest wave of lawyer layoffs in recent history? Still pretty crowded, say the twitterati. Read early coverage from bloggers.Scalia Says He's Proud He Didn't Recuse Himself in Cheney Case
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia had some advice Wednesday for those who questioned his refusal to recuse himself from a 2004 case involving his hunting buddy, Vice President Dick Cheney. "For Pete's sake, if you can't trust your Supreme Court justice more than that, get a life." Scalia said. Addressing an audience at the University of Connecticut's law school, Scalia said, "I think the proudest thing I have done on the bench is not allowed myself to be chased off that case."State AI Legislation Is on the Move in 2024
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