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DEALING WITH JUDGES WHO ABUSE THEIR POWER BY VIOLATING THEIR JUDICIAL DUTY OF BEING FAIR & IMPARTIAL

DEALING WITH JUDGES WHO ABUSE THEIR POWER BY VIOLATING THEIR JUDICIAL DUTY OF BEING FAIR & IMPARTIAL

The trial of Paul Manafort has been in the news. I read in the New York Times about the  conduct of United States district judge Thomas Ellis III. He is a 78 year old senior judge for the Eastern District of Virginia appointed by Ronald Reagan. His courtroom demeanor is best summarized by what he said at one point which was: “I am a Caesar in my own Rome.” That’s exactly how he has been acting throughout the trial, especially…

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Trial practice and court rules

Trial practice and court rules

A few years ago I was invited to speak to the trial judges in Washington State. I decided to tell them the truth as I saw it. The applause was light sparse and unenthusiastic. I’ve never been invited to give a talk since that time. The other day my partner showed me one of the local rules in King County and I was reminded of the unpopular talk I had given. So, I’m going to outline y talk here because…

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