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More NewsEchoing PMC's Calls for Changes in Judicial Discipline ProceduresAn editorial in the Philadelphia Inquirer echoes PMC's calls last week for changes in the way the Judicial Conduct Board handles certain cases. January 22, 2009 An editorial in the Philadelphia Inquirer echoes PMC's calls last week for changes in the way the Judicial Conduct Board handles certain cases. Historic U.S. Supreme Court Decision Will Let the Money Roll In to PA Judicial ElectionsPMC and PMCAction today released a press release predicting that the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission would open the floodgates to spending in judicial elections. January 21, 2010 PMC and PMCAction today issued a press release predicting that the United States Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United v. Judicial Conduct Board Should Amend Deferral Policy to Prevent Another Luzerne-Type TragedyPennsylvanians for Modern Courts today called upon the Judicial Conduct Board to amend its policy of deferring investigations into complaints against judges when criminal investigations are pending. January 14, 2010 Let the People DecideIn a letter to the Philadelphia Daily News today, bar association chancellor Scott F. Cooper emphasizes the importance of changing the way we select appellate court judges. January 11, 2010 In a letter to the Philadelphia Daily News today, bar association chancellor Scott F. Cooper emphasized the importance of changing the way we select appellate court judges. Philadelphia Newspapers Call for Merit SelectionBack to back editorials in the Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News call for Merit Selection as a much needed reform for Pennsylvania. January 5, 2010 The Philadelphia Inquirer called for judicial selection reform, arguing that “The case for reforming the way Pennsylvania selects its judges keeps getting stronger.” Citing 2009 PA Supreme Court Election May Set Fundraising and Spending RecordsPMC announced in a press release that the 2009 Supreme Court election between Joan Orie Melvin and Jack Panella is likely to set new fundraising and spending records. The final numbers are not yet in, but we can now report that the Supreme Court election cost at least $4.5 million, and PMC believes the total is significantly higher. December 22, 2009 Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts today announced that the 2009 Supreme Court election between Republican Joan Orie Melvin (the winning candidate) and Democrat Jack Panella is likely to set new fundraising and spending records. The final numbers are not yet in, as candidates can continue to raise Merit Selection Ends the Money GameIn a letter to the Philadelphia Inquirer, PMC's Shira Goodman argues that Merit Selection ends the money game that is so much a part of judicial elections. The letter also focuses on the public's participation in choosing judges in a Merit Selection system. December 21, 2009 In a letter to the Philadelphia Inquirer, PMC's Shira Goodman argues that Merit Selection ends the money game that is so much a par House Judiciary Committee Merit Selection HearingDetailed information about the Merit Selection hearing available on JudgesOnMerit.org. December 16, 2009 We have now created a page on our blog JudgesOnMerit.org devoted to last week's Merit Selection hearing before the Courts Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee. On this page, you will find information about the legislation, those w To Friend or Not to Friend if You're a Judge on FacebookJudges in Florida should take advice from the country music song and “find out who your friends are.” According to the Law Blog of the Wall Street Journal, Sunshine State jurists have been advised by the Florida Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee (FJEAC) to avoid becoming Facebook “friends” with lawyers who may appear before them in court. December 10, 2009 Highlights of the Merit Selection HearingOn Monday, the Courts Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the pending Merit Selection legislation. The hearing was very informative. Nearly all who testified agreed that there are problems with the current electoral system, notably the role of money in the process. December 8, 2009 On Monday, the Courts Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the pending Merit Selection legislation. Representative Josh Shapiro (D, Montgomery) chaired the hearing in Subcommittee Chair Don Walko’s (D, Allegheny) absence. |
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