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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 Mar. 5, 2014
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 Feb. 20, 2014
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 Dec. 17, 2013
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 Jul. 31, 2013
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 Jul. 30, 2013
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 Mar. 20, 2013
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 Dec. 23, 2012
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 Dec. 16, 2012
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 Oct. 29, 2012
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 Jun. 3, 2012
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 Feb. 8, 2012
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 Jan. 13, 2012
P.A., a Minor
Juvenile court must hold evidentiary hearing to reconcile competing paternity interests when child has both presumed and biological father. 		Judges Aug. 30, 2011
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 Nov. 25, 2010
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 Nov. 21, 2010
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 Oct. 13, 2010
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 Sep. 30, 2010
La Serena Properties v. Weisbach
Arbitrator who allegedly failed to make conflict of interest disclosures enjoys absolute arbitral immunity. 		Judges Aug. 5, 2010
La Serena Properties v. Weisbach
Arbitrator who allegedly failed to make conflict of interest disclosures enjoys absolute arbitral immunity. 		Judges Jul. 16, 2010
People v. Freeman
Judge’s refusal to disqualify himself does not violate defendant’s due process rights where actual bias did not exist. 		Judges Jan. 22, 2010
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 Jun. 19, 2009
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 Jun. 9, 2009
Dawson v. Marshall
District judge may decide habeas petition on which he issued findings and recommendations in prior capacity as magistrate judge. 		Judges Mar. 9, 2009
Dawson v. Marshall
District judge may decide habeas petition on which he issued findings and recommendations in prior capacity as magistrate judge. 		Judges Feb. 10, 2009
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 Dec. 12, 2008
Sturgeon v. County of Los Angeles
County of Los Angeles' practice of providing employment benefits to judges violates California Constitution. 		Judges Nov. 10, 2008
Sturgeon v. County of Los Angeles
County of Los Angeles' practice of providing employment benefits to judges violates California Constitution. 		Judges Oct. 14, 2008
Haworth v. Superior Court (Ossakow)
Public censure for disparaging women on account of their physical attributes casts doubt on arbitrator's impartiality in cosmetic surgeon's malpractice case. 		Judges Aug. 4, 2008
Haworth v. Superior Court (Ossakow)
Public censure for disparaging women on account of their physical attributes casts doubt on arbitrator's impartiality in cosmetic surgeon's malpractice case. 		Judges Jul. 29, 2008
Haworth v. Superior Court (Ossakow)
Public censure for disparaging women on account of their physical attributes casts doubt on arbitrator's impartiality in cosmetic surgeon's malpractice case. 		Judges Jul. 14, 2008
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