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Senate confirms circuit court judges for Kauaʻi, Maui

The Hawaiʻi State Senate has confirmed Judge Michael K. Soong to the Circuit Court on Kauaʻi after serving as a deputy public defender, the elected prosecuting attorney, and a di...

Who Is The District Court Judge Who Was Privately Reprimanded For Having Loud Sex In Her Chambers With A Law Enforcement...

The clues in the memorandum point to a specific judge.

For Judge Michael Zell, Better Courts Begin with Better Collaboration

Judge Michael Zell's path to the bench included work as a solo attorney, prosecutor, and public defender. The State Bar's 2026 Judge of the Year is recognized for his leadership, p...

COURTROOM INSIDER | Inside a judge’s decisions with Judge Justin Beresky

Tonight on “Courtroom Insider,” how does a judge remain impartial during a trial and then deliver passionate statements at sentencings? Do judges decide their punishments before th...

Maui’s Annalisa M. Bernard Lee appointed to Second Circuit Court

Gov. Josh Green today announced the appointments of two judges to the Circuit Courts of the Second and Fifth Circuits, following nominations from the Judicial Selection Commission....

Judge’s soft-on-crime record exposed in blistering appeal of accused ICE attacker’s case

In a blistering 79-page legal brief filed on Wednesday, First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli challenged federal Judge Fernando M. Olguin's dismissal of the case.

Seeborg's Term As Calif. Northern District Chief Judge To End

Chief District Judge Richard Seeborg is expected to conclude his time as the top judge for the Northern District of California in July, according to a spokesperson for the judiciar...

Pro-Palestine Activist Asks Judge Emil Bove to Recuse in Immigration Case

In a motion to recuse filed Wednesday, Mahmoud Khalil's attorneys said Bove's participation would create at least an appearance of a conflict of interest as he was acting deputy U....

Justice Jackson, District Judge Criticize 'Mystifying' Emergency Docket

U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel of the District of South Carolina discussed the "perplexing" and "mystifying" aspects of the U.S. Supreme Court's emergency docket with Justice K...

Judge weighs bias in case of Summerlin student accused in sex assault

Chief District Judge Jerry Wiese heard the challenge of the other judge and said he would review case records before making a decision on whether she would stay on the case.

The Judicial Reckoning for the Abuse of Presidential Power in Korea

A South Korean judge on how the South Korean judicial system served as a bulwark of democratic resilience in the face of a constitutional crisis. The post The Judicial Reckoning f...

Tuesday Talk*: Can A Jewish DA Prosecute Pro-Palestinian Protesters?

Santa Clara Judge Kelly Paul says it’s a conflict of interest for District Attorney Jeff Rosen to prosecute five pro-Palestinian Stanford students following a mistrial, and recused...

Appeals court set to rule on ex-President Yoon's obstruction of justice case

An appeals court was set to rule Wednesday on former President Yoon Suk Yeol's trial on obstruction of justice and other charges stemming from his failed martial law bid, after a l...

Manhattan judge postpones federal case against Luigi Mangione

NEW YORK — Amid a scheduling nightmare presented by his dueling state and federal cases, a Manhattan judge on Wednesday pushed back the schedule in the federal case against Luigi M...

The Maduro Case Needs a New Judge

Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein is a good man, but there are already several signs the 92-year-old is not up to this very important task.

Liberia: Court Tosses Prosecution's Bail Challenge, Orders Samuel Jackson's Property Returned

[Liberian Investigator] Criminal Court 'C' has dismissed the prosecution's challenge to Samuel P. Jackson's bail bond and ordered the return of personal property seized from his re...

Veteran lawyer seeks judicial review over alleged illegal structures on his home

A veteran Hong Kong barrister ordered to demolish alleged illegal structures on his home has lodged a judicial challenge after building authorities refused to consider a constituti...

Ex-TV host’s suspended sentence upheld in final ruling

Court rejects new judge request by Summerlin private school student accused in sex assault

Chief District Judge Jerry Wiese wrote that a reasonable person would not question District Judge Christy Craig’s impartiality based on an objective analysis of evidence.

Three Investitures in Two Days

Congratulations to Justices Sullivan and Hawkins of the Supreme Court of Texas and Judge Taibleson of the Seventh Circuit.

Magistrate refused to return to court and deliver verdict

Formal warning The post Magistrate refused to return to court and deliver verdict appeared first on Legal Cheek.

The Biglaw EO Cases Head To The D.C. Circuit With A Hall-Of-Fame Advocate — And One Very Thirsty Judge

Paul Clement, appearing for the rule of law. The post The Biglaw EO Cases Head To The D.C. Circuit With A Hall-Of-Fame Advocate — And One Very Thirsty Judge appeared first on Above...

Chief Justice Devens succeeds Recktenwald, vows to uphold rule of law

"Stepping into this role, I will build upon the strong foundation established by those who have come before me."

Court affirms ethics decision against Louisville Metro Council Member Piagentini

A Jefferson County Circuit Court judge has ruled against a Metro Council member who claimed he was not given due process during a 2023 trial by the Louisville Ethics Commission.