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G049148
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Gilbert v. Chiang
Judges may hold public office or engage in public employment after they resign or retire, even if time remains in judicial term for which they were selected. |
Judges |
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Jun. 30, 2014 | |
Sohigian
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Public Admonishment of Judge Ronald M. Sohigian
Los Angeles County judge is publicly admonished for treating attorneys in sarcastic and belittling manner while presiding over proceedings in two civil cases. |
Judges |
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May 14, 2014 | |
D063268
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Brown v. American Bicycle Group LLC
Judge may not be disqualified from case due to ownership interests in various insurance industry companies, which were not involved in case. |
Judges |
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Mar. 12, 2014 | |
D064919
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Wechsler v. Superior Court (Wechsler)
Superior court commissioner may preside over marriage dissolution proceeding and officiate wedding of attorney, who represented ex-wife, without disqualification. |
Judges |
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Mar. 5, 2014 | |
12-35986
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Blixseth v. Yellowstone Mountain Club LLC
Founder of bankrupt ski resort who misappropriated resort’s funds may not demand that bankruptcy judge disqualify himself when judge did nothing improper. |
Judges |
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Feb. 20, 2014 | |
116.5
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In the Matter Concerning Former Judge Paul D. Seeman
Former Alameda County Superior Court judge is publicly censured for committing elder abuse and perjury while serving as an officer of the court. |
Judges |
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Dec. 17, 2013 | |
192
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Inquiry Concerning Judge Bruce Clayton Mills
Superior Court judge engages in judicial misconduct by speaking with judge and courtroom clerk regarding his son’s case in nonpublic courthouse areas. |
Judges |
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Jul. 31, 2013 | |
13-102
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Opinion of Harris (13-102)
Attorney General declines to file action against retired Shasta County judge, who served as temporary judge, because Chief Justice had already dismissed him. |
Judges |
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Jul. 30, 2013 | |
2:07-md-01840-KHV-JPO
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In re Motor Fuel Temperature Sales Practices Litigation
Ninth Circuit Chief Judge Alex Kozinski denies Tenth Circuit Chief Judge Kathryn Vratil’s request to preside over multidistrict cases remanded back to California. |
Judges |
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Mar. 20, 2013 | |
10-804
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Opinion of Harris (10-804)
Judge who voluntarily retired for disability may not be certified to administer oaths unless judge is later found to be capable of judicial service. |
Judges |
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Dec. 23, 2012 | |
Johnson
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In the Matter Concerning Judge Derek G. Johnson
Orange County judge is publicly admonished for insensitive remarks during sentencing proceeding regarding rape victims who do not 'put up a fight.' |
Judges |
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Dec. 16, 2012 | |
Brehmer
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In the Matter Concerning Judge Charles R. Brehmer
Judge fails to comply with campaign reporting obligations due to failure to properly oversee inexperienced campaign treasurer. |
Judges |
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Oct. 29, 2012 | |
10-35946
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Ludwig v. Astrue
Administrative law judge commits error by receiving FBI agent's ex parte communication, assigning weight to it, and denying supplementary hearing to address it. |
Judges |
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Jun. 3, 2012 | |
edwards
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Public Admonishment of Judge Anthony C. Edwards
Judge abuses authority by cancelling court reporter in another judge's cases based on claimed desire to manage court’s expenses. |
Judges |
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Feb. 8, 2012 | |
190
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Inquiry Concerning Judge Richard W. Stanford Jr.
Removal of judge is necessary where he engaged in willful misconduct by diverting traffic tickets and waiving fines for family and friends. |
Judges |
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Jan. 13, 2012 | |
D058816
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P.A., a Minor
Juvenile court must hold evidentiary hearing to reconcile competing paternity interests when child has both presumed and biological father. |
Judges |
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Aug. 30, 2011 | |
09-35652
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Eklund v. City of Seattle Municipal Court
Court errs in failing to dismiss claim against judge based on qualified immunity in judge’s dual role relating to employee’s termination. |
Judges |
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Nov. 25, 2010 | |
09-50508
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U.S. v. Spangle
Judge is not required to recuse himself where no evidence existed that defendant was going to act on implicit threat. |
Judges |
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Nov. 21, 2010 | |
A125732
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Benjamin, Weill & Mazer v. Kors
Arbitrator must disclose nature of legal practice and representation of law firm engaged in fee dispute with former client at time of arbitration. |
Judges |
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Oct. 13, 2010 | |
09-35860
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Kirk v. Carpeneti
Selection of Board of Governors of Alaska Bar Association by attorneys, rather than public at large, does not violate equal protection clause. |
Judges |
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Sep. 30, 2010 | |
A126283
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La Serena Properties v. Weisbach
Arbitrator who allegedly failed to make conflict of interest disclosures enjoys absolute arbitral immunity. |
Judges |
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Aug. 5, 2010 | |
A126283
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La Serena Properties v. Weisbach
Arbitrator who allegedly failed to make conflict of interest disclosures enjoys absolute arbitral immunity. |
Judges |
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Jul. 16, 2010 | |
S150984
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People v. Freeman
Judge’s refusal to disqualify himself does not violate defendant’s due process rights where actual bias did not exist. |
Judges |
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Jan. 22, 2010 | |
A118254
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Hernandez v. Vitamin Shoppe Industries Inc.
Order barring attorney from communicating with class members valid where judge's later disqualification due to bias applied to future orders. |
Judges |
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Jun. 19, 2009 | |
08-22
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Caperton v. A.T. Massey Coal Co. Inc.
Judge is recused from case involving his biggest campaign donor based on 'objective standards,' not actual proof of bias. |
Judges |
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Jun. 9, 2009 | |
06-56454
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Dawson v. Marshall
District judge may decide habeas petition on which he issued findings and recommendations in prior capacity as magistrate judge. |
Judges |
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Mar. 9, 2009 | |
06-56454
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Dawson v. Marshall
District judge may decide habeas petition on which he issued findings and recommendations in prior capacity as magistrate judge. |
Judges |
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Feb. 10, 2009 | |
B207661
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New Albertsons Inc. v. Superior Court (Shanahan)
Supermarket's motion to withdraw admission is improperly denied in case where patron is found bleeding on floor. |
Judges |
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Dec. 12, 2008 | |
D050832
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Sturgeon v. County of Los Angeles
County of Los Angeles' practice of providing employment benefits to judges violates California Constitution. |
Judges |
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Nov. 10, 2008 | |
D050832
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Sturgeon v. County of Los Angeles
County of Los Angeles' practice of providing employment benefits to judges violates California Constitution. |
Judges |
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Oct. 14, 2008 |