Judge

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Québec

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Thursday, October 1, 2020
Supernumerary judge, Supreme Court of Canada, Government of Canada, Judge, Court system of Canada, Supernumerary, Practice of law, Occupations

Mr. Justice Cournoyer replaces Mr. Justice N. Kasirer, who was elevated to the Supreme Court of Canada on September 16, 2019.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Justice Cournoyer replaces Mr. Justice N. Kasirer, who was elevated to the Supreme Court of Canada on September 16, 2019.
  • Madam Justice Montminy replaces Mr. Justice D. Jacques (Qubec), who elected to become a supernumerary judge effective January 5, 2020.
  • Mr. Justice Pless replaces Madam Justice C. Halle (Montral), who elected to become a supernumerary judge effective January 30, 2020.
  • Federal judicial appointments are made by the Governor General, acting on the advice of the federal Cabinet and recommendations from the Minister of Justice.

Judicial Branch of Arizona Implements For The Record’s Virtual Justice Solution

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Friday, September 25, 2020
Legal, Technology, Security, Courts, Professional services, Public policy, Government, Software, Audio, Video, Internet, Data management, ARIZONA, Maricopa, Judge, States of the United States, United States, Andrew Thomas

For The Record is pleased to announce the launch of its Virtual Justice platform with a successful roll out for the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County.

Key Points: 
  • For The Record is pleased to announce the launch of its Virtual Justice platform with a successful roll out for the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County.
  • With Virtual Justice, courts can now leverage the capabilities of Teams to conduct proceedings while automatically capturing the court record in For The Records proprietary format.
  • Capture is made possible by recording the proceedings in each virtual courtroom, which are then instantaneously made available in For The Records web application.
  • The Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County has gone live with fifteen judges and over 100 court staff using Virtual Justice, with more coming online in the approaching weeks.

EU Court of Justice: three judges and an advocate-general appointed

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Thursday, September 3, 2020
Legal professions, European Union, Court of Justice of the European Union, Law, European Court of Justice, Advocate general, Judge, Advocate, General Court, R (Miller) v Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, European Union law, Antonio Tizzano

The representatives of the governments of the member states today appointed three judges and an advocate-general to the Court of Justice.

Key Points: 
  • The representatives of the governments of the member states today appointed three judges and an advocate-general to the Court of Justice.
  • The terms of office of 14 judges and 6 advocatesgeneral of the Court of Justice will expire on 6 October 2021.
  • Mr Athanasios Rantos (Greece) was appointed advocate-general from7September2020 to 6October2021 following the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU.
  • Background

    The Court of Justice of the European Union consists of two courts: the Court of Justice and the General Court.

Washington, D.C. Superior Court System In Dire Need Of Reform

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Thursday, July 23, 2020
Superior court, Judge, Courts, Law, Government

However, the DC Appellate Court decided that the case should be reviewed more thoroughly before a decision to dismiss and sent it back to the DC Superior Court.

Key Points: 
  • However, the DC Appellate Court decided that the case should be reviewed more thoroughly before a decision to dismiss and sent it back to the DC Superior Court.
  • As this case has dragged on through the DC Superior Court over nine years, it has changed hands from judge to judge numerous times.
  • One would think that the Commission would have seriously considered such a significant outcry about ineptitude and discrimination in the DC Court system.
  • With a review process that is a de facto rubberstamp, judges in the Washington, D.C. court system face few constraints on their authority.

Justice Committee questions the Ministry of Justice and legal professionals

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Saturday, May 2, 2020
Law, Legal professions, Law enforcement, Legal ethics, Barrister, Common law, Law in the United Kingdom, Lawyer, Judge, Precedent

The Justice Committee investigates the unprecedented impact of Covid-19 on the work of the courts and the legal professions.

Key Points: 
  • The Justice Committee investigates the unprecedented impact of Covid-19 on the work of the courts and the legal professions.
  • Some barristers have told the Bar Council that the system of justice has ground to a halt as social distancing and illness have caused court closures and delays.
  • The Committee will take evidence from legal professionals and the Ministry of Justice about a situation where, even before the pandemic, there was a backlog of over 37,000 Crown Court cases and delays of many months in Family Court cases getting under way.
  • During the Committee evidence session questions will be asked of legal professionals and the government about the safety of holding trials during the pandemic, what the priorities should now be and to what extent the system needs financial support.

Judge Cynthia M. Rufe Faces Inquiry Related To The "Mueller/Roger Stone" Fiasco

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020
United States district court, Rufe, William Barr, Judge, Federal government of the United States, Practice of law, Occupations

CYNTHIA M. RUFE, A JUDGE OF THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA into the matter titled the "INVESTIGATION OF THE HON.

Key Points: 
  • CYNTHIA M. RUFE, A JUDGE OF THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA into the matter titled the "INVESTIGATION OF THE HON.
  • The ICRM is filed with the Office of the Attorney General of the United States.
  • The Honorable William Pelham Barr, the Attorney General of the United States, has affirmed the Department of Justice's policy related to cases involving unauthorized and impermissible conduct by federal judges.
  • This conduct is outside of a judge's authority or jurisdiction, therefore outside and entirely unrelated to any doctrines of independence or immunity.

LARecalls in search of new judges in LA County come March 2020

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Thursday, November 7, 2019
Law, Legal procedure, Pro se legal representation in the United States, United States criminal procedure, United States law, Judge, Government

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --As a resident of LA County, how much does one really know about their judges?

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --As a resident of LA County, how much does one really know about their judges?
  • Come March 3, 2020, 188 judges are up for reelection with a majority of them running unopposed.
  • Subsequently they will slide right into another 6 years of alarming rulings and questionable conduct, especially towards self-represented litigants.
  • LARecalls finds it troubling that 250 LA Superior Court judges actually formed a PAC to raise funds for any judge who will face opposition in March.

Poll: 78% of Delawareans Believe the State's Court System Should be More Transparent; 74% Believe the State Legislature Should Consider Reforms Put Forth by Citizens for a Pro-Business Delaware

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Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Law, Legal history, DELAWARE, Court of Chancery, Precedent, Judiciary of Russia, Judge, Philosophy of law

The poll demonstrated broad public support for a number of CPBD's calls for reform, including:

Key Points: 
  • The poll demonstrated broad public support for a number of CPBD's calls for reform, including:
    78% agree Delaware's court system should be more transparent and open.
  • 60% agree too many Delaware judges come out of big law firms where they make millions of dollars and become out of touch with everyday Delawareans.
  • 73% agree Delaware needs more judges who understand what it means to struggle financially.
  • 68% support for preventing Chancery Court judges from also serving on the Court of Judiciary, which has the power to review Chancery Court decisions.

Ethical Violations by Florida Judges Harm Florida Homeowners

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Monday, November 4, 2019
Separation of powers, Appearance of impropriety, Political terminology, Judiciary, Judge, Law, Government, Political philosophy

This judge was not alone in his misconduct.Sixteen other appellate judges ruled in favor of companies while owning significant shares of their stock, as did numerous trial judges.

Key Points: 
  • This judge was not alone in his misconduct.Sixteen other appellate judges ruled in favor of companies while owning significant shares of their stock, as did numerous trial judges.
  • Drafted in boldfaced font, Canon 2 of the Florida Code of Judicial Conduct prohibits judges from even an "appearance of impropriety."
  • [4] Nonetheless, Florida judges tasked with regulating themselves have systemically shirked these ethical constraints.
  • [8] Florida judges are required to complete the disclosure form promulgated by the Florida Commission on Ethics.See Canon 6, Florida Code of Judicial Conduct ("The form for financial disclosure shall be that recommended or adopted by the Florida Commission on Ethics"); Art.

On Heels of Chief Justice Strine Resignation, Citizens for a Pro-Business Delaware Announce New Platform to Increase Transparency in the State's Judicial System

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Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Law, Articles, Abuse of the legal system, Corporate law, Corruption, Crime, Deception, Political corruption, Human behavior, DELAWARE, Judge

"Delaware has dropped 10 spots to number 11 according to the Chamber of Commerce in its judicial rankings," said Citizens for Pro Business Delaware Campaign Manager Chris Coffey.

Key Points: 
  • "Delaware has dropped 10 spots to number 11 according to the Chamber of Commerce in its judicial rankings," said Citizens for Pro Business Delaware Campaign Manager Chris Coffey.
  • "There is no accountability, no transparency and no electronic media allowed in the courts.
  • Whereas courts all over the Country and the Federal Government use randomized wheel spin to pick judges on a case, Delaware has no process, which begs questions of fairness.
  • Delaware requires no financial disclosures for judges, nor does it have an ethics arm to investigate corruption.