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Lawyer Fights Contempt for Having Filed 'Frivolous' Motion To Dismiss 
" An African-American lawyer held in contempt and arrested for "frivolously" raising a race-related defense in her client's traffic-violation case is fighting the sanction even as she pursues an ethics complaint against the judge."

Alleged Slur of Hispanic Bar Lands Essex Judge in Ethics Trouble 
"An Essex County family court judge is facing an ethics inquiry - and perhaps a chewing out by the chief justice - for asking a Hispanic lawyer in open court, 'When did you become an illegal alien?' "

Dello Russo's Carrier Disclaims Coverage in Eye Surgery Suits 
" Noted surgeon Joseph Dello Russo's eye clinic is facing trials in 12 malpractice cases revived by an appeals court, but a dispute has broken out over whether he has insurance to cover the millions of dollars of damages the patients claim."

Court Allows Deposition of Lawyer, Finding Ex-Client Waived Privilege 
" A criminal defense attorney can be subpoenaed by the defendants in a civil rights suit brought by a former client, a federal judge holds."

Family Judge's 'Hybrid' Hearing in Custody Case Roils Appeals Court 
" A pointed opinion reminds judges that making the right decision is not enough. Saying why it's right is a must."

Refusing To Sell Land to Black Buyers Justifies LAD Claim, State Panel Says 
" A couple who agreed to sell their property but walked out of the closing, allegedly upon learning the buyers were black, are likely in violation of the New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination, the state Division on Civil Rights says."

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