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Legal Ethics in Question: ABA Opinion Warns of Risks from Biased Jury Strikes

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Richmond, Va. — Recent opinions from the American Bar Association (ABA) highlight significant ethical concerns surrounding jury selection processes that may exhibit bias. Legal experts emphasize the importance of impartiality in juries, a cornerstone of the justice system intended to ensure fair trials. The ABA’s guidance focuses on the ethical implications of biased juries and the responsibilities of attorneys during jury selection. Lawyers are advised to take proactive measures in identifying and mitigating potential bias to uphold the integrity of the legal process. Concerns have been raised regarding the impact of biased juries on verdict … Read more

Ex-Phoenix Mercury Coach Nikki Blue Launches Discrimination Lawsuit Highlighting Pay Inequities and Biased Hiring

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PHOENIX — Former Phoenix Mercury head coach Nikki Blue has filed a lawsuit alleging discrimination related to pay disparities and hiring practices within the organization. This legal action casts a spotlight on the challenges women face in professional sports coaching roles, particularly regarding equitable compensation and opportunities. In her lawsuit, Blue asserts that her experiences reflect wider systemic issues in women’s athletics, especially concerning salary differences and promotional pathways. She served as the head coach of the Mercury for two seasons, during which she faced obstacles she believes were influenced by her gender. Blue claims … Read more

Florida Judge Faces Possible Supreme Court Reprimand for Biased Comments in Court

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Orlando, Fla. — The Florida Supreme Court is considering a public reprimand for an Orange County judge who demonstrated bias towards the local State Attorney’s Office, according to recent findings. The judge in question, Martha Adams, who has been on the bench since 2007, faces this potential disciplinary action following an investigation by the state Judicial Qualifications Commission. Documents released by the commission reveal that Judge Adams exhibited behavior that was deemed biased, impatient, undignified, and discourteous toward the staff and management of the State Attorney’s Office in the 9th Judicial Circuit, which encompasses both … Read more

Judge Jeanine Labels Juan Merchan as Biased Against Trump in Recent Court Proceedings

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New York – Controversy swirls around the judiciary system as accusations of bias touch the chambers of Judge Juan Merchan, a figure recently enveloped in the legal matters of former President Donald Trump. Merchan, serving in the Manhattan Criminal Court, has been drawn into the spotlight not only for presiding over high-profile cases but also for his past engagements and decisions that seem to consistently align against Trump and his associates. Critics of Judge Merchan, primarily supporters of Trump, argue that his rulings reflect a prejudiced stance, citing instances such as the guilty verdict handed … Read more