Supreme Court’s Struggle to Identify Conflict Exposed During Alito Trip
Justice Samuel Alito's 2008 fishing trip with billionaire Paul Singer in Alaska has raised concerns about conflicts of interest within…
Legal Ethics
Supreme Court Justice Alito Clarifies Controversial Private Jet Trip in Op-Ed
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito recently defended his 2008 free vacation to an Alaskan fishing lodge, following an article by…
Privacy Upheld as 96-Year-Old Judge’s Fitness Hearing Remains Closed to Public
A federal circuit panel has rejected the plea of 96-year-old Judge Pauline Newman to open up a July hearing, which…
Supreme Court Justice Thomas’ Gift Controversy Sparks Senate Power Battle
In a move reminiscent of allies of former President Donald Trump, who refused to provide information to the House panel…
Supreme Court Justices Thomas and Sotomayor Differ on the Future of Affirmative Action despite Personal Benefits
In a striking display of divergent perspectives, Justice Clarence Thomas, the Supreme Court's most senior conservative, and Justice Sonia Sotomayor,…
Disparity in Oversight: Clarence Thomas vs. the Average American Worker
The issue of Supreme Court conduct has come under scrutiny following revelations about Justice Clarence Thomas's failure to disclose luxury…
How Scandals Can Impact the Legitimacy of Judges
Scandals involving judges have the potential to shake public confidence and question the legitimacy of the judiciary. Recent controversies surrounding…
Lawyer Accused of Embezzling Client Funds Disbarred in California
In a significant development, attorney regulators in California have announced that the California Supreme Court has disbarred Kelly DuFord Williams,…
California Ethics Group Advises Judges to Avoid Socializing with Lawyers to Maintain Professional Conduct
In a draft ethics advisory open for comment, the California Supreme Court's Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions urges judges in…
California Bar’s Dismissal of Claims Against Former Director Upheld
In a recent development, the California State Bar Court's decision to dismiss disciplinary charges against former bar Executive Director Joe…
Federal Judge Emphasizes Professional Conduct, Rejecting Playground Atmosphere in Courtroom
In a recent order denying motions from both sides in a business dispute, Senior U.S. District Judge William J. Martinez…
Chief Justice Roberts Affirms Unwavering Dedication to Upholding Supreme Standards
Chief Justice John Roberts recently expressed his unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards of conduct within the Supreme Court.…