Judges

U.S. Judge Declares Job Security Measures for NLRB Judges Unlawful

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Washington, D.C. – A federal judge has recently ruled that the protections which prevent the removal of judges from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) are unconstitutional, marking a significant shift in how administrative law judges can be disciplined or replaced under federal law. The decision comes in response to a lawsuit filed by Robert MacLean, an administrative law judge at the NLRB. He contested that the protections were in defiance of the U.S. Constitution’s Appointments Clause, which stipulates how federal officers are appointed. According to the ruling by U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden, these … Read more

Shantanu Salgaonkar: From Belagavi to Silicon Valley’s Judge’s Seat at Prestigious UX Awards

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Palo Alto, California – Shantanu Salgaonkar, a prominent figure in the field of product design, has been selected as a judge for the prestigious Silicon Valley UX Awards, an event that recognizes outstanding user experience design on a global stage. Operating from his base in the United States, Salgaonkar holds the position of Product Design Lead at Meta and boasts an impressive career trajectory including tenures at notable companies such as Amazon and Intuit. Originally from Belagavi, Salgaonkar’s educational journey in design began at the National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad where he majored in … Read more

Judges Emphasize Importance of Upholding January 6th Truth Amid Increasing Pardon Discussions

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As discussions about pardons for defendants involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot intensify, members of the judiciary have expressed concerns about maintaining an accurate historical narrative of the events. The pivotal moment marked by the attack on the U.S. Capitol continues to resonate in legal and political debates, underscoring the importance of impartiality and factual integrity in the judicial process. Amid these debates, some Republican figures, including former President Donald Trump, have hinted at potential pardons for those convicted relating to the Jan. 6 events. This possibility has stirred controversy and drawn criticism from … Read more

Waipahu Woman Opts for Judge’s Verdict Over Jury in Animal Cruelty Case

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HONOLULU — A Waipahu woman entered a not guilty plea to a charge of misdemeanor animal cruelty during a court appearance via Zoom on Wednesday. The allegation stems from an incident captured on a doorbell camera video that went viral, showing a woman mistreating a dog. Heather Hinkle, the defendant, chose to forego a jury trial, opting instead for a bench trial where a judge will determine her fate. The decision followed her formal waiver of the right to a jury, conducted during the virtual court session. During the proceedings, the presiding District Court judge … Read more