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Federal judge’s Columbia clerk boycott didn’t harm public confidence in judiciary, judicial council rules

A judge on the U.S. Court of International Trade did not violate ethics rules by refusing to hire law clerks who attended Columbia University, according to the judicial council of the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals at Chicago.

Apr 10, 2025 11:36 AM CDT

Dialogue on Deregulation, Politicization: Arizona vice chief justice discusses innovation, retention elections

Bold. Innovative. Visionary. At a time when many courts are losing the battle to provide access to justice, especially in low-income communities, the Arizona Supreme Court has brought fresh ideas to bridge the justice gap.

Apr 10, 2025 10:06 AM CDT

Judge convicted of shooting ex-boyfriend in the head as he slept

A magistrate judge in Pennsylvania was convicted of attempted murder and aggravated assault of her ex-boyfriend, who was left blind in one eye after he was shot in the head while he slept.

Apr 10, 2025 9:31 AM CDT

AG Bondi reprimands judge while complying with his order in law firm case

Attorney General Pam Bondi this week complied with a federal judge’s orders in a court case—and made clear she didn’t like doing it.

Apr 10, 2025 9:03 AM CDT

Would-be Kavanaugh assassin was ‘furious’ over pending Roe repeal

A California resident pleaded guilty to attempting to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh. He faces possible decades in prison at his sentencing, set for Oct. 3.

Apr 9, 2025 9:45 AM CDT

Barrett joins liberal dissent questioning SCOTUS venue decision that ends case before judge deemed ‘lunatic’ by Trump

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday lifted a temporary restraining order that banned the Trump administration from using the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members, ruling that the legal challenge should have been filed in Texas, rather than Washington, D.C.

Apr 8, 2025 11:52 AM CDT

Judges urge lawyers to embrace AI or risk falling behind

The judges have spoken. At an ABA Techshow panel Friday afternoon in Chicago, three judges handed down their verdict on artificial intelligence: It’s a must-do to survive in law.

Apr 5, 2025 9:00 AM CDT

TRO requires US to continue funding immigration court lawyers for children entering country without parent

A federal judge in San Francisco issued a temporary restraining order Tuesday that blocks a cutoff in federal funding for representation in immigration court for minors who enter the United States without a parent or legal guardians.

Apr 2, 2025 12:42 PM CDT

Liberal wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, most expensive in US history

A liberal candidate for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court glided to victory Tuesday, overcoming a flood of political cash from tech billionaire Elon Musk in a race seen as a referendum on him and President Donald Trump.

Apr 2, 2025 9:50 AM CDT

California judges can now defend criticisms of their rulings during elections

A recent California judicial ethics opinion allows judges to speak out publicly during an election or recall campaign as long as their comments do not affect the outcome or fairness of a case.

Apr 1, 2025 1:40 AM CDT

Sound Decisions: Meet the retired bankruptcy judge who rules Seattle’s ambient electronic music scene

When federal bankruptcy judge Marc Barreca retired in 2024, he ended both his legal career and his double life. For years, Barreca had been dividing his time, spending weekdays presiding over a courtroom and evenings and weekends in his studio, composing and recording ambient electronic music.

Apr 1, 2025 1:10 AM CDT

Federal judge’s Columbia clerk boycott didn’t harm public confidence in judiciary, judicial council rules

Dialogue on Deregulation, Politicization: Arizona vice chief justice discusses innovation, retention elections

Judge convicted of shooting ex-boyfriend in the head as he slept

AG Bondi reprimands judge while complying with his order in law firm case

Would-be Kavanaugh assassin was ‘furious’ over pending Roe repeal

Barrett joins liberal dissent questioning SCOTUS venue decision that ends case before judge deemed ‘lunatic’ by Trump

Judges urge lawyers to embrace AI or risk falling behind

TRO requires US to continue funding immigration court lawyers for children entering country without parent

Liberal wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, most expensive in US history

California judges can now defend criticisms of their rulings during elections

Sound Decisions: Meet the retired bankruptcy judge who rules Seattle’s ambient electronic music scene

‘Taking a Toll’: Privacy protections for judges, civil servants are needed, House says

Justice Sonia Sotomayor calls for ‘fearlessly independent’ judges

Judge accused of using ‘game or jail’ tactic, asserting abuse victims get ‘Super Bowl’ neurochemicals

ABA, more than 50 bar associations condemn ‘government actions that seek to twist the scales of justice’

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