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Warning about suing a corporation in some state courts

I saw this today on the Brennan Center’s web site. If corporations (you know, those things that are people, too) can buy judges, what will be left of our trust in government? Report Finds Big Business Influence in Some State … Continue reading

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“Federal Lawsuit Takes On Alabama’s Entirely White Top Courts”

Nineteen white judges current preside over a state that is one-quarter black. Source, ThinkProgress: Federal Lawsuit Takes On Alabama’s Entirely White Top Courts The word “scandal” has been overused and abused by the media. This is a scandal.

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‘Enough is Enough,’ NJ judge tells lawyer

What a teaser! And this is in Jersey, so what could “simply inexcusable” conduct mean in Jersey, given Jersey’s current governor–a model of conduct in that state. Sure, about overstating his fees–that stinks, yes–but I want to know what, on … Continue reading

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