Tag Archives: role of judges

“Lawyers Sanctioned $317K for Statements in Divorce Case”

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Naomi

What did they say???? I want to know. But can’t find out without taking a hugely expensive subscription to the New York Law Journal. This is all I know: A Manhattan Supreme Court judge has levied a $317,000 sanction against … Continue reading →

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“Fifty Shades of Grey” royalty lawsuit…again

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Naomi

This one has been going on for a while. Here’s an update from today’s Publisher’s Marketplace (defendant doesn’t have the cash?) (and you’ll have to read more deeply into this story to learn why an Australian publishing company lawsuit was … Continue reading →

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Ah jury duty. No, not Trump’s–but do judges serve on juries?

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Naomi

Yes. Just like you and me. And the Donald. So here’s the better question: what happens when a judge doesn’t show up when summoned for jury duty and then gets really, really huffy, i.e., he hires a lawyer, when he’s … Continue reading →

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