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The Recorder

Misconduct Claims Against Kozinski Put New Spotlight on Past Controversies

"Tell Kozinski to watch pornography at home and not in his own court," the late Chief Justice William Rehnquist reportedly once said about the Ninth Circuit judge.
6 minute read

The Recorder

Report: Ninth Circuit Judge Kozinski Accused of Sexual Misconduct

The Washington Post reports that six former clerks and externs raised issues with the former chief judge's comments and behavior.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

ABA Warns Judges of Ethical Problems Over Benches' Internet Research

A formal opinion issued Friday from the ABA's ethics committee outlines when judges should, or shouldn't, use the internet for their own research.
8 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

An Unworkable Bar to the Bar

In the film "The Shawshank Redemption," an inmate named Red, played brilliantly by Morgan Freeman, is asked by a member of the parole board whether…
8 minute read

The Recorder

Court Staff, Judiciary Mum on Misconduct Claims Against San Jose Appellate Judge

Daniel Potter, the Sixth District clerk, declined to answer any questions about the allegations. "The court will not be commenting on any personnel matter," Potter said.
4 minute read

Law.com

Report: California Appellate Judge Resigns Amid Harassment Probe

Judge Conrad Rushing faced allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination against female employees, according to a report by the San Jose Mercury News.
3 minute read

The Recorder

Report: San Jose Appellate Judge Resigned Amid Harassment Probe

Conrad Rushing, the presiding justice of the Sixth District Court of Appeal in San Jose for the past 14 years, resigned this week while facing allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination against female employees, according to a report by the San Jose Mercury News.
6 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Greenwich Man Who Suffered Stroke in Court Sues Judge

Richard Caires, who suffered a stroke in court, has sued an attorney and the judge trial referee claiming his foreclosure case was heard in the wrong jurisdiction. Caires is seeking millions of dollars in damages.
7 minute read

Daily Business Review

Broward Judge Faces 30-Day Suspension Without Pay for Referring Hundreds of Mediations to Former Campaign Adviser

The judge referred 80 percent of mediations to her former campaign adviser, who charged $250-$300 per hour on each case.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Ethics Forum: Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility

I have been reading your columns and I note you always call law a profession. In reality, law is really a business now. Professionalism is secondary. Do you agree?
12 minute read

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