Study Reveals Rising Trend of Politically Timed Retirements Among Federal Judges
Federal judges' decisions to retire from active service are becoming more politically influenced, according to a recent study by Northwestern…
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The Federal Clerk Hiring Process Is Getting a Coronavirus Revamp This Summer
Law students who wish to land a prestigious federal clerkship usually take last-minute flights to interview with judges, but the…
Federal Judge Nominee’s Partners Contribute to Nominating Senator’s Committee
The pending appointment of Jennifer Dorsey for a federal judgeship position in Nevada is raising eyebrows, as Dorsey’s law firm…
Threats Against Social Security Judges Increase
According to this story from the AP, the number of physical threats made against administrative judges increased 18% last year,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…