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Hayward v. Superior Court (Osuch)
Temporary judge's failure to disclose relationship with attorneys in marital dissolution proceedings results in void and vacated rulings and orders. 		Judges Aug. 5, 2016
People v. Superior Court (Tejeda)
Holding in 'Solberg' forces Court of Appeals to grant challenge to judge despite clear pattern of blanket disqualification, disrupting court operation. 		Judges Jul. 27, 2016
Sturgeon v. County of L.A.
Third lawsuit challenging Los Angeles County's payment of supplemental benefits to trial judges properly dismissed where Legislature 'fixed' problem in enacting new law. 		Judges Dec. 16, 2015
Glick v. Edwards
Rule of necessity applies where every judge of a tribunal would otherwise be disqualified; no abuse of discretion when judges, also defendants, decline to recuse themselves. 		Judges Oct. 8, 2015
Danser v. CalPERS
Superior court judge convicted of felony is unsuccessful in challenging denial of his retirement benefits forfeited under Government Code Section 75526. 		Judges Oct. 1, 2015
Marriage of Oliverez
Second trial judge errs in reconsidering and vacating prior judge's ruling over mere disagreement in highly contentious divorce case. 		Judges Jul. 26, 2015
Bastidas v. Chappell
Magistrate's denial of habeas petitioner's stay and abey motion is dispositive and, thus, exceeds the magistrate's authority. 		Judges Jul. 1, 2015
Mitchell v. Valenzuela
Magistrate judge is without authority to deny defendant's motion to stay federal habeas petition pending exhaustion where order was effectively dispositive of defendant's unexhausted claims. 		Judges Jul. 1, 2015
In the Matter Concerning Judge Joseph Scott
Judge Joseph Scott is publicly admonished following his drinking and driving conviction, which showed serious disregard of conduct expected of judges. 		Judges Jan. 2, 2015
In the Matter Concerning Judge Daniel J. Healy
Solano Superior Court Judge is publicly admonished for making undignified and discourteous remarks to family law litigants and engaging in misconduct reflecting embroilment. 		Judges Nov. 9, 2014
Johnson v. Appellate Division of Superior Court (People)
Appellate Division of Santa Cruz County Superior Court is required to rehear criminal appeal in front of three-judge panel, after only two judges heard original appeal. 		Judges Oct. 19, 2014
In the Matter Concerning Judge Cory Woodward
Commission imposes public censure on Kern County Superior Court Judge Cory Woodward for engaging in sexual activity with court clerk in chambers and in public. 		Judges Sep. 3, 2014
In the Matter Concerning Judge Scott Steiner
Orange County Superior Court Judge Scott Steiner receives public censure because he engaged in sexual activity in chambers with two women. 		Judges Sep. 3, 2014
Gilbert v. Chiang
Judges may hold public office or engage in public employment after they resign or retire, even if time remains in judicial term for which they were selected. 		Judges Jun. 30, 2014
Public Admonishment of Judge Ronald M. Sohigian
Los Angeles County judge is publicly admonished for treating attorneys in sarcastic and belittling manner while presiding over proceedings in two civil cases. 		Judges May 14, 2014
Brown v. American Bicycle Group LLC
Judge may not be disqualified from case due to ownership interests in various insurance industry companies, which were not involved in case. 		Judges Mar. 12, 2014
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
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