Study: One in 10 federal judges took trips on other people's dime

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TODAY'S NEWS Study: One in 10 federal judges took trips on other people's dime The Center for Public Integrity dug through disclosure forms judges filed during the past 4 1/2 years and found that 185 federal district and appeals court judges — 11 percent of federal judges — reported attending at least one seminar at which foundations or corporations paid for air fare, hotel stays and meals. Alums' bellwether fraud suit against New York Law School fails on appeal New York state's court of last resort has refused to revive a lawsuit by disgruntled New York Law School graduates who alleged their alma mater enticed them to enroll through fraud. As the first of 15 similar lawsuits to reach a courtroom, the case had been seen as a bellwether. Judge who was videotaped screaming at litigants is ousted A West Virginia judge caught on video screaming furiously at litigants has been removed from the bench for the duration of his term. SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Need to transfer files from paper to mobile devices? Register today to learn more about Bridging the Mobile/Paper Gap to Increase Productivity . This informational webinar will review the trends, risks and challenges faced by law firms and corporate legal departments at the interface between mobile devices and paper. Then it will investigate the solutions designed by Canon U.S.A. to help mitigate those risks and challenges. Click here to register Life prisoner's bid for sex change becomes cause célèbre Political and religious groups at both ends of the political spectrum have jumped into the appellate battle over a Boston federal judge's order that prison officials provide sex reassignment surgery for a convicted murderer. Boston founder's defamation claims thrown out of court A Massachusetts trial judge threw out Boston rock band founder Donald Scholz's defamation case against the Boston Herald and two columnists over articles that allegedly linked him to former band mate Brad Delp's suicide. The 100 Most Influential Lawyers in America These 100 lawyers have shaped the legal world through their work in the courtroom, at the negotiating table, in the classroom or government. They have taken on major legal battles, orchestrated the biggest corporate deals, tackled unpopular causes and helped run giant international companies. SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT THIS WEEK'S ISSUE THE PRACTICE VOIR DIRE Blinded; seemed like a good idea; Sixth Circuit says pay up; and an obscene latrine in this week's column. OPINION Talent development in law firms: three great ironies In the past few years, senior law firm leaders have been amazed at how much our junior associates actually know. They, of course, haven't changed; we have, in our understanding and appreciation of what they have to offer. MOST POPULAR STORIES The 100 Most Influential Lawyers in America Storied plaintiffs lawyer disbarred over excessive fees Same-sex marriage case hits the high court Lawyers arguing in the same-sex marriage cases Court struggles with gay marriage and California's ban Senators aim to scrap mandatory minimum sentences ABA panel endorses continued use of LSAT in law school admissions Businesses and conflict: It's all about control DOMA fight raises question: Is it time to change course? Budget deal of little assistance to the federal courts		IN FOCUS Same-sex marriage case hits the high court The Supreme Court took up California's ban of same-sex marriage on Tuesday, a case in which opponents to the ban seek full participation by gay couples in the fundamental right to marry. Go to In Focus   THE BLT | The Blog of the Legal Times In Public Records Suit, No Extra Time for the FBI Law Firm Leaders Q&A: Sanford Heisler's David Sanford Public-Duty Doctrine Faces Challenge in D.C. Appeals Court THE CAREERIST | a lawjobs.com blog Top 10 Law Schools for Elitists, Bleeding Hearts, MIAs, and the Despondent Housewives Are Now Neo-Feminists? News Briefs: LSATs Forever, Toolkits for Equality, + More Kudos for Penn LAW.COM NEWSWIRE Zimbabwe Court Frees Leading Rights Lawyer Sydney Tax Partner Rejoins King & Wood Mallesons Orrick Adds IP Litigator in Tokyo Duane Morris Launches in Oman With Joint Venture Hong Kong Maids Lose Final Appeal for Permanent Residency If you have Twitter account, you can now follow NLJ Editor in Chief David L. Brown at twitter.com/davidlbrownjr. Follow him for links to key stories and updates from the NLJ newsroom. You can also track news on Twitter from the NLJ's Washington bureau at twitter.com/legal_times. The Revolving Door in the UnitedHealth GC Office A Look at Early Proxy Season Voting Tallies DLA Piper Is Not Alone: Why Law Firms Overbill Companies Relying Less on Arbitration, More on Informal Approaches Merck In-House Counsel's Letter Not Defamatory, Judge Rules

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