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Law Practice

Aug. 29, 2008

Judge Threatens Inquiring Lawyer

An angry federal judge ripped into a defense lawyer Wednesday for using a court filing to request a response to rumors about his plans to leave the bench.

By Robert Iafolla
Daily Journal Staff Writer
This article appears on Page 2

      LOS ANGELES - An angry federal judge ripped into a defense lawyer Wednesday for using a court filing to request a response to rumors about his plans to leave the bench.
      "What rule did you rely on for your motion?" rumbled U.S. District Judge George P. Schiavelli. "Before I impose sanctions, specify...

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