Judicial Ethics

  • Texas Lawyer

    Judge Arrested: Suspended With Pay Amid Domestic Violence Charge

    By Adolfo Pesquera | February 8, 2024

    The suspension will remain in effect until the judge's criminal case is either dismissed, he is acquitted, "or upon further orders of the commission," the State Commission on Judicial Conduct order states.

    2 minute read

  • New York Law Journal

    Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-58

    By Committee on Judicial Ethics | February 7, 2024

    May a judge purchase a ticket to a bar association event where entry to the event must be made by a donation to a not-for-profit charity?

    2 minute read

  • The Recorder

    Judge Faces Disciplinary Charges for Allegedly Using Slur, Not Disclosing Relationships

    By Cheryl Miller | February 7, 2024

    Through his attorney, Humboldt County Superior Court Judge Gregory Kreis denied the disciplinary charges, some of which go back to actions the former public defender allegedly took in 2013.

    3 minute read

  • Daily Report Online

    'Rule of Law May Be Under Attack': Presiding Justice Notes Societal Pressures

    By Cedra Mayfield | February 7, 2024

    "The rule of law may be under attack in aspects of culture and society," said Presiding Justice Nels S.D. Peterson Tuesday.

    2 minute read

  • New York Law Journal

    Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-57

    By Committee on Judicial Ethics | February 6, 2024

    A town justice may provide armed security services at a restricted federal facility outside the jurisdiction where the judge presides, where the facility is not open to the public and the position does not involve police or peace officer status and is not authorized to make arrests.

    7 minute read

  • New York Law Journal

    Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-56

    By Committee on Judicial Ethics | February 5, 2024

    A full-time judge may serve on a nominating committee which reviews employment applications for a local Boy Scout Council, and makes recommendations to the Council's board of directors.

    3 minute read

  • New York Law Journal

    Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-55

    By Committee on Judicial Ethics | February 4, 2024

    Where a judge has only a professional relationship with an attorney, and has no pre-existing relationship with the attorney's non-attorney child, what are the judge's ethical obligations after officiating at and attending the attorney's child's wedding?

    2 minute read

  • New York Law Journal

    Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-54

    By Committee on Judicial Ethics | February 1, 2024

    (1) A judge's impartiality cannot reasonably be questioned based on (a) de minimis political contributions made more than two years ago or (b) the business and/or political activities of the judge's first-degree relative, where the relative has no direct or indirect involvement in the proceeding and no interests that could be substantially affected by the proceeding.

    6 minute read

  • Daily Report Online

    State Bar of Georgia: Ex-Judge in 'Good Standing' to Practice Law

    By Cedra Mayfield | February 1, 2024

    According to the State Bar of Georgia's online member directory, former Georgia Court of Appeals judge Christian Coomer remains "active and in good standing" with the statewide legal licensing and regulatory board.

    3 minute read

  • New York Law Journal

    Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-53

    By Committee on Judicial Ethics | January 31, 2024

    A full-time quasi-judicial official may not join a government advisory council that seeks to implement comprehensive domestic violence services to survivors who need assistance addressing child support, unless the council's membership includes representation from all participants in the adjudicative process.

    7 minute read

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