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Jan 4, 2022administrative lawcourt personneljudicial fundsgross misconductsimple neglect of dutypublic accountability
Safeguarding Public Trust: Court Personnel and the Duty to Manage Judicial Funds
A Supreme Court ruling holds a cash clerk liable for misappropriating court funds and reminds clerks of court of their supervisory duties.
Jul 27, 2021legal ethicsdisbarmentmisappropriationcode of professional responsibilityreciprocal disciplineadministrative law
Understanding the Consequences of Misappropriating Judicial Funds in the Philippines
A Philippine lawyer disbarred for misappropriating client funds in California faces the same fate here. Learn how reciprocal discipline works.
Dec 10, 2007judicial ethicscourt administrationclerks of courtfiduciary dutyadministrative liabilitypublic accountability
Judicial Impartiality When Doubts Warrant Disqualification
A Supreme Court ruling on financial accountability of court personnel and the duty of clerks of court to safeguard judicial funds.