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5 days ago

Former judge suspended over Facebook posts seeks relief from SCOTUS

A former judge seeks Supreme Court review over suspension for Facebook posts, challenging limits on judicial speech and First Amendment rights.
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1 month ago

Judge admonished for drunk driving continues to sit on bench | amNewYork

According to the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct, Mortenson, who is not an attorney, told police he was really nervous and scared when they asked him to step outside of his 2013 Chevy pickup truck and began testing his sobriety. He was ultimately arrested shortly after midnight on May 23, 2024.
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5 months ago
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Judge fond of wearing Elvis Presley wig in court agrees to resign after letter accused him of violating 'order and decorum' | Fortune

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Judge fond of wearing Elvis Presley wig in court agrees to resign after letter accused him of violating 'order and decorum' | Fortune

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fromAbove the Law
5 months ago

Judge Pushed To Retire Over Halloween Showmanship - Above the Law

A St. Charles County judge was forced into retirement after dressing and acting like Elvis in court, receiving suspension and a mandatory retirement agreement.
fromAbove the Law
7 months ago

Morning Docket: 10.02.25 - Above the Law

* Federal judiciary can stay open until October 17 amid shutdown. After that? Have you guys ever seen The Purge? [ Reuters] * Lawyer giving out roadside legal advice. Did you know lawyers could provide pro bono work without a corrupt quid pro quo? [ Axios] * E-Verify goes down after government shutdown in perfect encapsulation of how the administration doesn't care about immigration beyond authorizing masked vigilantism. [ Law360]
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