Robert Sweet
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Benchslaps, Federal Judges, Legal Ethics94-Year-Old Federal Judge's Snarky Remarks: 'Regrettable,' But Not Recusal-Worthy
A misguided recusal motion leaves a bitter taste in Judge Robert Sweet's mouth. -
Morning DocketMorning Docket: 03.03.17
* Nixon Peabody’s profits per partner are up. You know what that means… everyone’s a winner at Nixon Peabody! [Am Law Daily]
* Apparently House Republicans are drafting the Obamacare repeal in the Room of Requirement. [Slate]
* Mike Pence faces some harsh criticism amid reports that as governor he used private email for state business and got hacked, but you’re missing the real story of how this humanitarian really wanted to help that Nigerian prince. [Indianapolis Star]
* “At best, unprofessional” isn’t the ideal ceiling. [ABA Journal]
* JP Morgan whistleblower wants a new judge. The key to this story is seeing Judge Sweet described as “snarky.” [Law360]
* Sitting down with the newest leaders in Biglaw. [Law.com]
* A profile of one of 2017 Skadden Fellow Tarra Simmons from Seattle University Law, who spent 20 months in prison for drug offenses and plans to work on prisoner re-entry issues.
* Gavin Grimm has drawn support from 53 companies who all know how to properly caption a filing. [National Law Journal]
