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Atlanta Judicial Commission Now Accepting Nominations for Municipal Court Judge

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Atlanta, Georgia – The Atlanta Judicial Commission is now accepting nominations for the position of Municipal Court Judge in the city. This opportunity is open to members of the bar, who can nominate themselves or others, as well as the public, who are also invited to submit nominations. The deadline for written nominations is February 10, 2024. Nominees must meet certain requirements, including being at least 25 years old, a resident of Atlanta for one year prior to appointment, and having practiced law in Georgia for a minimum of five years. Once the commission receives … Read more

Campaign Spending Commission Director Urges Vigilance in Monitoring Money Flow Amidst Recovery Efforts and Upcoming Elections

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Honolulu, Hawaii – Kristin Izumi-Nitao, the executive director of Hawaii’s Campaign Spending Commission, emphasized the significance of monitoring the flow of money in political campaigns during an interview with Civil Beat. With wildfires and housing concerns dominating public attention, there are concerns that reform measures proposed by the commission may be pushed aside. However, Izumi-Nitao believes it is crucial to address campaign finance issues, especially in an election year, to maintain transparency and prevent fraud. One of the main proposals under consideration by the legislature is the expansion of public funding for campaigns. The commission … Read more

National Association of Realtors Faces Legal Battle After Missouri Jury Verdict on Commission Rules

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Kansas City, Missouri – The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is preparing to challenge a recent verdict by a Missouri jury which questioned the organization’s commission rules. This legal battle is just one among several threatening NAR’s practices. The case centers around allegations that NAR’s commission rules violate antitrust laws, suppressing competition and driving up costs for homebuyers and sellers. The jury’s decision in favor of the plaintiffs has prompted NAR to file an appeal, refusing to accept defeat. With this appeal, NAR hopes to overturn the verdict and safeguard its commission practices, which have … Read more

Federal Judge Strikes Down Iowa’s Gender Balance Law on Judicial Nominating Commission

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DES MOINES, Iowa — A federal judge has ruled that a decades-old Iowa law requiring gender balance on the state’s top judicial nominating commission is no longer constitutional and cannot be enforced. The law, which was implemented in the 1980s, mandates that the commission recommending candidates to fill vacancies on Iowa’s appellate courts must have an equal number of male and female members. The decision came as a result of a lawsuit filed by attorneys from the Pacific Legal Foundation challenging the law, arguing that it violated the equal protection guarantees of the 14th Amendment. … Read more