YEAH, BUT THEY’RE APPOINTED FOR LIFE
August 31, 2011 § 8 Comments
Federal judges have it made.
They can say what’s really on their minds without fear of an inflamed bar, or elective repercussions, or the judicial performance commission.
As Exhibit A, I offer this court order from a Texas federal district court in a discovery dispute:
As I’ve said here before, some judges have no patience for discovery disputes.
Thanks to Attorney Marcus Evans
The Better Chancery Practice Blog 
LOL thats 1 interesting judge…im curious on the outcome of the case… (not a law student or lawyer, seems everything’s protected by lexisnexus…)
My understanding is that the judge withdrew the order after a 5th Circuit Court Judge severely criticized him.
Edith Jones spanked the district judge in an e-mail — which itself has now been leaked.
(IMHO, the linked blog is eminently blogrollable, btw — it’s *the* source for appellate stuff and breaking legal news.)
Ouch. A quite pointed jab from above. I think Judge Jones is right on target.
Thanks for the tip on HOW APPEALING. I’ve added it to my RESOURCES section.
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If I lived near Courtroom 2 in Austin, I might just have to drop by tomorrow and observe the proceedings. I could also bring cupcakes.
I’ll bet the court room will have plenty of spectators.