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Blue Chip Foundation Participates in Pan-American Judges' Summit on Social Rights and Franciscan Doctrine

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Monday, July 1, 2019
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"There can be no justice if judges do not have independence to do the right thing under the law.

Key Points: 
  • "There can be no justice if judges do not have independence to do the right thing under the law.
  • The summit's overarching goal was to consolidate a permanent Pan-American Board of Judges in Defense of Social Rights.
  • "Within this board, we can call ourselves 'lovers of justice,' overcome political pressures, and create a worldwide movement based on the unrestricted defense of social rights."
  • Blue Chip Foundation works to promote global peace through responsible conflict resolution, alleviation and prevention of issues that cause conflict, and faith-based initiatives that engage communities to effect positive change.

Prime Minister announces two appointments to superior courts of Ontario and Quebec

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Thursday, June 27, 2019
Government of Canada, Quebec Superior Court, Superior Court of Justice, Judge, Court of Quebec, Law, Courts, Quebec Court of Appeal, Court of Appeal for Ontario

Prime Minister Trudeau also announced the appointment of the Honourable CatherineLa Rosa, a Judge of the Superior Court of Quebec for the district of Qubec, as Senior Associate Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Quebec, effective October1,2019.

Key Points: 
  • Prime Minister Trudeau also announced the appointment of the Honourable CatherineLa Rosa, a Judge of the Superior Court of Quebec for the district of Qubec, as Senior Associate Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Quebec, effective October1,2019.
  • "I know the Honourable Geoffrey B. Morawetz will serve Ontarians well as Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario.
  • "I am happy to announce the appointment of Catherine La Rosa as the new Senior Associate Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Quebec.
  • The Superior Court of Justice of Ontario has jurisdiction over criminal, civil, and family cases, and is the largest superior trial court in Canada.

Appellate Attorney Dennis Temko Takes Family Law Appeal Reversals to a New Height

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Thursday, May 23, 2019
Geography of California, California, San Antonio-San Diego Mail Line, San Diego, San Diego Bay, San Diego County, California, Judge, States of the United States

Sixteen years earlier, Mr. Temko's father and mentor, Stephen Temko, obtained a reversal in Muckle v. Superior Court of San Diego.

Key Points: 
  • Sixteen years earlier, Mr. Temko's father and mentor, Stephen Temko, obtained a reversal in Muckle v. Superior Court of San Diego.
  • Mr. Temko serves on the San Diego Appellate Inn of Court, San Diego Family Law Bar, and San Diego County Bar.
  • He is a San Diego Family Law Bar Association board member and has also delivered presentations to family law attorneys and judges throughout the state.
  • Dennis Temko handles appellate family law matters for both appellants and respondents in California State Courts in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and elsewhere throughout California.

Former Federal District Court Chief Judge Jose L. Linares to Join McCarter & English

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Friday, May 17, 2019
Legal professions, Practice of law, Chief judge, Linares, Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Law, Occupations

Judge Linares served as Chief Judge from 2017 to 2019 and was first nominated to the bench by President George W. Bush in 2002.

Key Points: 
  • Judge Linares served as Chief Judge from 2017 to 2019 and was first nominated to the bench by President George W. Bush in 2002.
  • As Chief Judge, he led the District Court of New Jersey to outpace all other federal district courts in affirmances on Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) cases at the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
  • "We are honored and excited to welcome Judge Linares to McCarter & English," said Chairman Michael P. Kelly.
  • He was the first Hispanic federal chief judge in New Jersey and the first Cuban-born federal chief judge in the United States.

Government of Canada announces Unified Family Court appointments in the province of Ontario

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Friday, May 3, 2019
Government of Canada, Courts of the Republic of Ireland, Legal professions, Law, Court of Appeal for Ontario, David Lametti, Judge, Practice of law, Court of Appeal, Superior court, Court system of Canada, Russel Zinn

That is why the Government of Canada is continuing to support a unified family court system.

Key Points: 
  • That is why the Government of Canada is continuing to support a unified family court system.
  • Today, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the following appointments to support the expansion of Unified Family Courts in Ontario.
  • Diana Piccoli, Partner at SV Law, is appointed a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario, a member of the Family Court Branch and a Judge ex officio of the Court of Appeal for Ontario.
  • Family Law, is appointed a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario, a member of the Family Court Branch and a Judge ex officio of the Court of Appeal for Ontario.

Government of Canada announces appointments to the Court Martial Appeal Court of Canada

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Friday, May 3, 2019
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OTTAWA, May 3, 2019 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and the Honourable Harjit Singh Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, today announced appointments to the Court Martial Appeal Court of Canada under section 234(2)(b) of the National Defence Act:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, May 3, 2019 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and the Honourable Harjit Singh Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, today announced appointments to the Court Martial Appeal Court of Canada under section 234(2)(b) of the National Defence Act:
    The Honourable Justice Lois R. Hoegg, judge of the Appeals Division of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador
    The Honourable Justice Gladys I. Pardu, Court of Appeal for Ontario
    The Honourable Justice Gary T. Trotter, Court of Appeal for Ontario
    The Honourable Justice Marina S. Paperny, Court of Appeal of Alberta
    The Honourable Justice Peter W.L.
  • Martin, Court of Appeal of Alberta
    The Honourable Chief Justice Louise A. Charbonneau, Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories
    The Court Martial Appeal Court of Canada (CMACC) is an appellate court composed of judges appointed by the Governor in Council from justices of the Federal Court of Appeal, the Federal Court and the appellate and trial divisions of provincial superior courts.
  • The CMACC has jurisdiction to hear appeals of decisions by Courts Martial, which are military courts established under the National Defence Act.
  • Decisions of the CMACC may be appealed on questions of law to the Supreme Court of Canada.

Government of Canada announces Unified Family Court appointments in the province of Ontario

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Thursday, April 11, 2019
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That is why the Government of Canada is continuing to support a unified family court system.

Key Points: 
  • That is why the Government of Canada is continuing to support a unified family court system.
  • The Honourable Theresa Maddalena, currently a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario, is appointed as a Judge of the Family Court Branch of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario, and a Judge ex officio of the Court of Appeal for Ontario.
  • The Honourable Nathalie Gregson, a Judge of the Provincial Court of Ontario, is appointed a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario, a member of the Family Court Branch and a Judge ex officio of the Court of Appeal for Ontario.
  • The Honourable Wendy B. Malcolm, a Judge of the Provincial Court of Ontario, is appointed a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario, a member of the Family Court Branch and a Judge ex officio of the Court of Appeal for Ontario.

Minister Wilson-Raybould Appoints Deputy Judges to the Territories

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Thursday, December 20, 2018
Government of Canada, Legal professions, Law, Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories, Judge, Supreme Court of Yukon, Supreme Court of Pakistan, Supreme Court of Canada, Court system of Canada, Supernumerary judge

It allows the superior courts in the Territories to draw upon the talents and expertise of a roster of experienced judges.

Key Points: 
  • It allows the superior courts in the Territories to draw upon the talents and expertise of a roster of experienced judges.
  • Sitting, supernumerary, and retired superior court judges, as well as lawyers with more than ten years of experience, can be appointed Deputy Judges of the Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories, the Supreme Court of Yukon, and the Nunavut Court of Justice.
  • Deputy Judges are called upon to preside over matters in accordance with the needs of the courts.
  • The Minister of Justice identifies candidates for appointment as Deputy Judges in consultation with the Chief Justices of the three Northern courts and with the Chief Justices of the candidates' "home" courts.

Prime Minister formally recognizes territorial senior judges as Chief Justices

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Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Legal professions, Government of Canada, Supreme Court of Yukon, Law, Supreme Court of Canada, Senior status, Chief Justice, Government, Judge, Court of Appeal for the Northwest Territories

OTTAWA, Aug. 28, 2018 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that senior judges in the territories will be formally recognized as Chief Justices, effective October 1, 2018.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Aug. 28, 2018 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that senior judges in the territories will be formally recognized as Chief Justices, effective October 1, 2018.
  • The following senior judges will assume the title of Chief Justice:
    The Honourable Justice Ronald S. Veale, who has served as Senior Judge of the Supreme Court of Yukon since 2003.
  • "Territorial senior judges have always fulfilled the same duties to the court and to Canadians as their provincial chief justice counterparts.
  • Starting October 1, territorial senior judges will be properly recognized as Chief Justices.

Honorary S. Phillip Brown is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Friday, July 13, 2018
Macon metropolitan area, Georgia, Macon, Georgia, Judge, Practice of law, Georgia U.S. state), Law, Provincial Court of British Columbia

MACON, Ga., July 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Honorary S. Phillip Brown is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Lifetime Achiever in the field of Law in recognition of his role as a newly appointed Senior Superior Court Judge.

Key Points: 
  • MACON, Ga., July 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Honorary S. Phillip Brown is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Lifetime Achiever in the field of Law in recognition of his role as a newly appointed Senior Superior Court Judge.
  • Judge Brown is now a Senior Judge in Georgia, where he handles cases where needed in Georgia.
  • Judge Brown recently retired as an active lawyer in the Law firm of Anderson, Walker and Reichert in Macon.
  • Judge Brown has taught several classes for Judges in the humanities studies offered by the Georgia Counsel of Superior Court Judges.