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Threats Against Social Security Judges Increase

Threats Against Social Security Judges Increase

According to this story from the AP, the number of physical threats made against administrative judges increasedy 18% last year, but it’s the nature of the threats, not the number,…

The Obama Administration Names Federal Judge Nominees

The Obama Administration Names Federal Judge Nominees

Judge Kathleen O’Malley and Raymond Lohier Jr. have been nominated by President Barack Obama for federal appellate judgeships. O’Malley has been nominated for the Federal Circuit. She has been a…

California’s Proposition 8 Trial Will be Broadcast

California’s Proposition 8 Trial Will be Broadcast

The 9th Circuit recently put in place new rules that give federal judges in the circuit the option of allowing trials to be broadcast. Judge Vaughn Walker announced today that…

Gerard Lynch Confirmed for 2nd Circuit Seat

Gerard Lynch Confirmed for 2nd Circuit Seat

Gerard Lynch was confirmed by the Senate today for a seat on the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals, making him the first appellatejudge appointed by President Obama to win confirmation.…

Obama Nominates 3 to District Court Bench

Obama Nominates 3 to District Court Bench

In more Obamanomination news, the President has nominated three California lawyers to the United States District Court bench. Edward Chen has been nominated for the US District Court for the…

Federal Judges to Get COLA

Federal Judges to Get COLA

The US House of Representatives voted this week for a $410 billion spending plan to keep the federal government running through September. The plan includes a cost-of-living adjustment for the…

Former Attorney General Mukasey Joins Debevoise & Plimpton

Former Attorney General Mukasey Joins Debevoise & Plimpton

Former Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey announced this afternoon that he will join the law firm Debevoise & Plimpton as a partner. The retired federal judge from New York will…

Roberts: Federal Judges Need Pay Raises

Roberts: Federal Judges Need Pay Raises

Despite calls throughout the nation for state and federal employees to take pay cuts or involuntary furloughs to save tax dollars in the economic meltdown, US Supreme Court Chief Justice…