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Social Media Use by Legal Professionals

March 7, 2025 by Hyungi Lee

Introduction The rise of social media has transformed how individuals and professionals communicate, connect, and share information. Judges and lawyers, as critical stewards of the legal system, are not exempt from this digital revolution. Legal professionals…

A Friend of a Friend: Disclosure Requirements for Amicus Brief Funding

February 20, 2025 by Charlie Williams

Introduction Amicus briefs are playing a more influential role than ever in the federal courts. Latin for “friend of the court,” amicus briefs are briefs submitted by a party other than the litigants in a case. Their use has become increasingly common…

The Ethical Implications and Practical Concerns of Equity Billing

December 5, 2024 by Connor O'Loughlin

Introduction Suppose you are an inventor or a software engineer that has just developed a new product that is certain to appeal to the masses and achieve widespread popularity. You have the ability to generate substantial revenues with the opportunities…

Lifetime Appointments of Federal Judges: A Double-Edged Sword

November 22, 2024 by Hyungi Lee Judicial Ethics

Federal judges, including Supreme Court justices, are appointed for life under Article III of the U.S. Constitution. This lifetime tenure means they “hold their Offices during good Behaviour,”[1] providing a form of judicial independence that has…

Supreme Court Leaks: Can Anyone Police the Ethics of Supreme Court Clerks?

November 8, 2024 by Charlie Williams Judicial Ethics

Introduction The Supreme Court has sprung a leak, or perhaps several. Like a homeowner snapping awake to find a pipe had burst in the night, the Supreme Court was jolted into the headlines on May 2, 2022, when Politico reported on a leaked early draft…