Judicial Recusal for Activities of a Spouse
Many married couples exemplify the adage “what’s mine is yours, and what’s yours is mine.” It’s an expression of generosity meaning that things belong to both parties equally and that …
Louisiana Legislature Amends the Civil and Criminal Code Articles on Judicial Recusal
The Louisiana Legislature again amended the civil and criminal code articles governing the recusal of district court judges. The amendments became effective on August 1, 2022. Here are the main …
Going on a Lion Hunt: The Do’s and Don’t of Judicial Recusal
Moving to recuse a judge is a dangerous game. One of my law school professors likened it to hunting a lion—something that you better not do unless you’re sure that …
Judicial Recusal From Cases Involving Friends, Acquaintances, and Closer Relations
In September 2019, the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility issued a formal opinion entitled Judges’ Social or Close Personal Relationships with Lawyers or Parties as Grounds for …