US Supreme Court Maintains Decision Despite Judge Undergoing Competency Probe
The U.S. Supreme Court dismissed inventor Franz Wakefield's attempt to challenge a patent ruling because one of the presiding judges,…
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Landmark US Court Decision: Judge’s Defamation Lawsuit Ends in Dismissal
In a recent legal development, U.S. District Judge Joshua Wolson in Philadelphia has dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by Judge…
Financial Disclosure Forms of Judge Who Blocked Abortion Pill Access Show Unusual Redaction
U.S. District Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk of the Northern District of Texas has been accused of concealing the bulk of…
Judge Accused of Misusing Charity Funds for Court and Juvenile Justice Center Donations
The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has filed an ethics complaint against Judge Jason A. Cichowicz of South Bend, Indiana.…
Judge Merrick Garland is Joe Biden’s Choice for Attorney General
President-elect Joe Biden has announced his nominations for the attorney general as well as other senior members of the Justice…
Longtime Federal Appeals Judge in D.C. Dies of COVID-19 at 83
Judge Stephen F. Williams, D.C. Circuit federal judge for more than three decades, passed away Friday at the age of…
Main Suspect in Killing of Federal Judge’s Son Found Dead
A self-described "men’s rights" lawyer found dead Monday in Sullivan County, New York is the primary suspect in the deadly…
Judge Defies Order to Postpone Hearings, Issues Arrest Warrants for No-Shows
A Cleveland Municipal Court judge held hearings for defendants despite a court order to postpone hearings for those who are…
Judge Retires After Being Accused of Appointing His Son to More Than 200 Indigent Cases
Summary: An Alabama judge has retired following the filing of a judicial misconduct complaint. A long-time Cullman County judge abruptly…
Durham Judge Named Interim Dean of NCCU Law
Summary: North Carolina Central University School of Law has found an interim leader until a more permanent dean can be…
Judge Who Resigned Under Questionable Circumstances Wants Her Pension
Summary: A former judge, who was allowed to resign despite helping her disbarred husband hide money from the state, claims…
Washington Attorney Forged Judge’s Signature
Summary: Spokane attorney Aaron J. Kandratowicz forged a judge’s signature to eliminate payments his client owed. A Spokane, Washington attorney…