Protecting the Integrity of the Profession: Attorneys' Ethical Imperative to Report Judicial Misconduct.

Autor: THORNE, DEBORAH L., STRATTON, CORINNE, QUARDOKUS, AMELIA
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Zdroj: ABI Journal; Jun2024, Vol. 43 Issue 6, p24-61, 4p
Abstrakt: This article explores the ethical responsibilities of lawyers in reporting judicial misconduct. It emphasizes that lawyers are obligated to report any knowledge or belief of a judge violating rules of judicial conduct. The article outlines the process for filing a complaint and highlights the option for lawyers to file a motion to recuse or disqualify a judge in cases of suspected bias or impropriety. It also provides data on the number of complaints filed against federal judges and discusses the challenges lawyers may encounter when reporting misconduct. The text covers various topics, including recusal guidelines, types of allegations, common-interest privilege, ethical dilemmas for attorneys, and legislative efforts to maintain eligibility limits for small businesses in bankruptcy cases. [Extracted from the article]
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