Ethical Principles for Judges

Ethical Principles for Judges

Author: Canadian Judicial Council

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13:

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This publication is the latest in a series of steps to assist judges in carrying out their onerous responsibilities, and represents a concise yet comprehensive set of principles addressing the many difficult ethical issues that confront judges as they work and live in their communities. It also provides a sound basis to promote a more complete understanding of the role of the judge in society and of the ethical dilemmas they so often encounter. Sections of the publication cover the following: the purpose of the publication; judicial independence; integrity; diligence; equality; and impartiality, including judicial demeanour, civic and charitable activity, political activity, and conflicts of interest.


Model Rules of Professional Conduct

Model Rules of Professional Conduct

Author: American Bar Association. House of Delegates

Publisher: American Bar Association

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 9781590318737

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The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.


Election Law and Litigation

Election Law and Litigation

Author: Edward B. Foley

Publisher: Aspen Publishing

Published: 2021-08-23

Total Pages: 1103

ISBN-13: 1543823424

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The purchase of this ebook edition does not entitle you to receive access to the Connected eBook on CasebookConnect. You will need to purchase a new print book to get access to the full experience including: lifetime access to the online ebook with highlight, annotation, and search capabilities, plus an outline tool and other helpful resources. Election Law and Litigation: The Judicial Regulation of Politics


Litigating Judicial Selection

Litigating Judicial Selection

Author: Herbert M. Kritzer

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2024-03-31

Total Pages: 303

ISBN-13: 1009425447

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The first examination of judicial selection litigation in the United States and beyond. Analyzes over 2,000 cases and presents patterns of litigation over time and across states. A unique study of the interaction of litigation and politics in the US throughout the entire history of the country.


In Defense of Judicial Elections

In Defense of Judicial Elections

Author: Chris W. Bonneau

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2009-06-02

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 1135852693

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Ought judges be independent of democratic pressures, or should they be subjected to the preferences and approval of the electorate? In this book, Bonneau and Hall use empirical data to shed light on these normative questions and offer a coherent defense of judicial elections.