Appellate tidbits

Bloomberg Law has this article about a new 11th Circuit Judge: Embry Kidd to Join Thin Ranks of Black Male Circuit Judges

The US Senate confirmed only the second Black man to a federal appeals court in the past decade, despite President Joe Biden’s emphasis on expanding the diversity of the federal judiciary. The Democratic-led chamber voted 49-45 to send Embry Kidd to the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. ...

Biden has now appointed 45 appellate judges, including 13 Black women, Kidd becomes only the second Black man confirmed for such a role under the president, according to Federal Judicial Center data. The other was Andre Mathis, who was confirmed to the Sixth Circuit in 2022. ... Prior to Mathis’ appointment, the last Black male appellate appointee was DC Circuit Judge Robert Wilkins. He’s an Obama nominee who was confirmed in 2014.

Here in California, see Ethics Committee Advises Judges on Responding to Public Criticism -- Committee issues formal opinion discussing ethical guidelines for judges who want to make a public comment on a pending proceeding during a judicial election or recall campaign.

And here's an upub from 2/8 that addresses the party presentation doctrine. But see this unpub from the 6th District, at footnote 6... And here's a published opinion on appealability--or, really, the non-appealability of an order granting nonsuit and dismissing a cross-complaint without prejudice. 

There's a short video here: 2024 Distinguished Service Award Honoree -- Justice William Bedsworth -- During his career on the bench, Justice Bedsworth’s legal opinions have spanned many topics, but he is recognized by lawyers for his writings on civility within the profession. Justice Bedsworth served on California's Civility Task Force, and was an outspoken voice committed to improving civility between opposing counsel and between lawyers and the bench. Equally acclaimed for his writings off the bench, through his syndicated monthly column—A Criminal Waste of Space—Justice Bedsworth has educated and entertained lawyers and non-lawyers alike.