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New York Law Journal

Watchdog Says Hudson Valley Judge Resigned Amid Probe She Allegedly Dismissed Relatives' Traffic Tickets

Former New Lebanon Town Court Justice Jessica Byrne resigned on July 29, with more than a year remaining on her term.
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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."
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Ex-Judge, DA Among Defendants Liable in $21.35M Retaliation Verdict

The jury found Quitman, its mayor, the county sheriff, district attorney and district court judge conspired to get the officer fired for stating an acquaintance might not get a fair trial in the state court.
6 minute read

National Law Journal

'$20 Billion in Damages': FTX Bankruptcy Estate and MDL Resolve Differences

"We're optimistic that in each of these cases, in FTX, in Voyager, we're going to be able to get people back their damages," said Adam Moskowitz, co-lead counsel in the FTX multidistrict litigation. "But that's looking backward. If you look forward, how will you deal with this situation?"
5 minute read

Law.com

What We Know About the Kentucky Judge Killed in His Chambers

Follow Law.com's coverage of this developing story.
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Daily Business Review

Who Is Judge Kevin Mullins? Jurist Killed in Court

News reports describe him as an advocate for criminal justice reform, particularly programs aimed at diverting people with substance use disorders away from incarceration and into treatment.
4 minute read

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.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

2 Lawyers in a Small Town Have a Tough Job After Judge Killed

"This case is, from the prosecutor's perspective, is in the finest hands," said Matt Butler, the Commonwealth's Attorney for the 47th Judicial Circuit in Letcher County who recused himself in the murder investigation.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

New York City Mayor Eric Adams Appoints Seven New Judges to State Court Benches

The new justices will serve across civil, criminal and family courts.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

NY Judge Resigns Amid Investigation of Alleged Unwelcome Sexual Advances, Judgments for Friends

"The harmony and decorum of the courthouse is undermined whenever a judge mistreats colleagues, attorneys, and court staff. One who repeatedly does all of this and more does not belong on the bench," said Robert H. Tembeckjian, counsel for the Commission on Judicial Conduct.
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