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Judges and Judiciary

Jul. 13, 2012

Justice sues California over retirement rule

A sitting appellate court justice has filed a lawsuit against the State Controller, challenging a rule that bars judges from seeking public employment if they retire before their term expires.

By Emily Green

Daily Journal Staff Writer

A sitting appellate court justice has filed a lawsuit against the State Controller, challenging a rule that bars judges from seeking public employment if they retire before their term expires.

Justice Arthur Gilbert, presiding justice of the 2nd District Court of Appeal, Division 6 filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court Tuesday, asserting that he wants to retire and enter public service but is reluctant to ...

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