Judicial Ethics

  • New York Law Journal

    Judicial Watchdog Calls for Removal of Central New York Judge Accused of Posting Nazi Imagery to Social Media

    By Andrew Denney | December 21, 2023

    "It is astonishing and utterly contemptible that anyone, let alone a judge, would adopt or promote Nazi imagery," State Commission on Judicial Conduct Administrator Robert Tembeckjian said.

    2 minute read

  • New York Law Journal

    Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-35

    By Committee on Judicial Ethics | December 20, 2023

    A magistrates association may send a letter to the District Attorney outlining the association's concerns about the District Attorney's policy concerning appearances and plea bargaining in vehicle and traffic law matters.

    4 minute read

  • New York Law Journal

    Open Judicial Discipline Process Is Eyed by State Lawmakers

    By Emily Saul | December 20, 2023

    "A judge who has already been charged should not be able to avoid an investigation by simply resigning," said Ret. Judge Rolando Acosta, formerly Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, First Department and now a partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman. "I don't think that's in the best interest of the public."

    4 minute read

  • New York Law Journal

    Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-34

    By Committee on Judicial Ethics | December 19, 2023

    May a town justice contact the District Attorney and the town to point out their concerns that the town's code enforcement proceedings do not comply with the law, when no code enforcement cases are before the judge? If the same deficiencies appear the next time a code enforcement action comes before the judge, may the judge dismiss the action without a motion from the defendant?

    2 minute read

  • New York Law Journal

    Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-33

    By Committee on Judicial Ethics | December 18, 2023

    A full-time judge may mentor applicants seeking to obtain a nomination to one of the nation's military service academies.

    4 minute read

  • Daily Report Online

    Liberals Seek Ouster From Wis. Judicial Ethics Panel of Trump Lawyer Who Advised Fake Electors

    By Scott Bauer | The Associated Press | December 18, 2023

    Jim Troupis, a former judge, was deeply involved in Trump's efforts to overturn Wisconsin's 2020 election results. He remains a defendant in a lawsuit filed against him, Trump's attorney Ken Chesebro and the 10 fake Republican electors. In Georgia, Chesebro and Trump are also defendants in a Fulton County investigation into efforts to overturn that state's election results.

    5 minute read

  • New York Law Journal

    Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-32

    By Committee on Judicial Ethics | December 17, 2023

    May a full-time judge accept an invitation to speak before a class at a public college on matters of civil law, including the trial process, evidentiary considerations and pitfalls, and the judge's journey to the law and the bench?

    2 minute read

  • Law.com

    Wyoming Attorney Disbarred for Breaching Fiduciary Duty to Elderly, Vulnerable Clients

    By Marianna Wharry | December 15, 2023

    The formal charges against a Wyoming attorney arose from two complaints the bar counsel received about how she improperly handled financial transactions for two of her elderly clients.

    4 minute read

  • New York Law Journal

    Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-31

    By Committee on Judicial Ethics | December 14, 2023

    May a part-time town justice accept employment as a security guard/usher for university sports games in a neighboring county?

    2 minute read

  • New York Law Journal

    Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-30

    By Committee on Judicial Ethics | December 13, 2023

    May a full-time judge appear in a short documentary film by a non-profit filmmaker about a state statute, describing their work with a judicial association in support of that statute's adoption?

    2 minute read

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