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Selection Snapshots

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Melvin Charged; Suspended
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Melvin Charged; Suspended
A grand jury charged Justice Joan Orie Melvin with four felonies and five misdemeanors related to her use of state staffers in her 2003 and 2009 judicial campaigns. Justice Melvin issued a statement announcing that she would voluntarily step aside from the court but was not resigning. The supreme court later suspended her from all judicial and administrative duties.
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Indiana: Justice Brent Dickson named chief justice of Indiana Supreme Court
Indiana: Justice Brent Dickson named chief justice of Indiana Supreme Court
By a unanimous vote, the judicial nominating commission selected Justice Brent Dickson to serve as chief justice of the supreme court. Dickson had the support of his fellow justices and Governor Daniel.
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May 2012: Selection Snapshots Newsletter
May 2012: Selection Snapshots Newsletter
The May 2012 edition of Selection Snapshots is now available. Sign up for Selection Snapshots and other IAALS newsletters here.
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Missouri: Changes to the composition of the appellate judicial commission on ballot
Missouri: Changes to the composition of the appellate judicial commission on ballot
In November, voters will decide whether to make changes to the composition of the appellate judicial commission, which screens and nominates potential appointees for the supreme court and court of appeals.
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West Virginia: Winners of Primary for Judicial Race Also Biggest Spenders
West Virginia: Winners of Primary for Judicial Race Also Biggest Spenders
In the May 8 Democratic primary, an incumbent justice and a county attorney won the nomination. According to campaign finance reports filed at the end of April, the winning candidates were also the biggest spenders. The two Democratic candidates will face two Republican candidates, one of whom opted for public financing, in November.
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Iowa: Group That Led 2010 Campaign to Unseat Justices to Target Another in November (Updated)
Iowa: Group That Led 2010 Campaign to Unseat Justices to Target Another in November (Updated)
The same group that led the effort to unseat three justices in the 2010 retention elections announced that it will challenge the sole justice on the ballot this November, Justice David Wiggins, because of his participation in the 2009 unanimous decision that overturned the state’s ban on same-sex marriage.
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New Hampshire: Bassett gets nod for high court
New Hampshire: Bassett gets nod for high court
Governor Lynch nominated Concord attorney Jim Bassett to fill a vacancy on the supreme court. His nomination must be confirmed by the executive council following a public hearing. Some legislators expressed concern that Bassett lacks judicial experience, but opposition may also stem from the governor’s lame-duck status.
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Lawyers in D.C. to Lobby White House, Hill on Judicial Vacancies
Lawyers in D.C. to Lobby White House, Hill on Judicial Vacancies
Confirmation of judicial nominees has been a contentious issue this year, and on May 7, 2012, lawyers, legal experts, and advocacy groups met with the White House to discuss judicial vacancies and the confirmation process. 
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First Female Judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine Sworn into Office (Updated)
First Female Judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine Sworn into Office (Updated)
The Obama administration’s efforts to diversify the federal judiciary continue. Nancy Torresen, the first female judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine, was formally sworn into office on May 3, 2012.
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Missouri: Senators approve changes to judge selection
Missouri: Senators approve changes to judge selection
The senate approved a bill that would alter the process for nominating appellate judges. The judge member of the appellate judicial commission would be replaced by a gubernatorial appointee.
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