3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (179+ words) judge who believes that one litigant illegally recorded another litigant's conversations has no ethical obligation to take any action, but may do so in his/her discretion. We cannot comment on any legal questions. For more Judicial Ethics Opinions, click'here....

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (219+ words) Understanding when courts are willing to grant sole legal custody'and what conduct leads them to do so'is essential for practitioners representing either parent in a contested custody matter, and for parents seeking sole legal custody themselves In family law, social…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (218+ words) In family law, social media and messages are powerful evidence. Deleting messages doesn't hide them'courts can recover them. Inappropriate posts can harm custody and credibility. Deleting evidence can lead to sanctions or case dismissal. Always think before posting, as digital…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (159+ words) Law. com A judge may not use campaign funds to purchase fleece jackets for chambers staff, even if intended to dispose of de minimis unexpended campaign funds at the conclusion of the judge's window period. On these facts, a judge…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (194+ words) CPLR 5526 requires a complete record for appeals, including transcripts or statements. If transcripts are missing or inaccurate, courts can hold reconstruction hearings using notes, affidavits, and other sources. Parties must request these promptly, or the appeal may be dismissed. Courts…...

6+ mon, 4+ week ago  (33+ words) Hunt Construction Group was hit with a breach-of-contract lawsuit on Oct. 16 in Tennessee Chancery Court for Davidson County by Titan Electric Georgia over unpaid construction work at a YMCA facility....

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (202+ words) Delaware courts have long refused to second-guess corporate management's decision-making when it is disinterested, but applied close scrutiny when management operates in the presence of a conflict of interest. As a result, much of Delaware case law has centered around…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (246+ words) A full-time judge may upload recordings of his/her own musical performances, both original compositions and covers of other artists" works, to a streaming music service where they will be available for public purchase, provided that: (1) such activity is not…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (226+ words) On these facts, a judge who learns from a prosecutor about a potential buyer for the judge's family's business asset need not disqualify nor make any disclosure when that prosecutor appears before the judge. (1) When a judge concludes, based on…...

8+ mon, 4+ week ago  (236+ words) In The Legal's Insurance Law special section, read about AI-generated content and insurance, choice of law coverage disputes, and the advantages of insurance policy limits. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court's recent decision in Brown v. Gaydos, No. 22 WAP 2024, changed that understanding, holding…...