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0 tracked cards Remedial Law, Legal and Judicial Ethics, with Practical Exercises

Judge Isla Ramos presides over a civil dispute in the Regional Trial Court. Atty. Carlo Tan, counsel for the plaintiff, invites the judge to join the board of directors of the Lumen Community Foundation, a private charity established by Tan’s firm to fund scholarships and community programs. The judge’s spouse accepts a seat as secretary. The foundation pays for travel and lodging for a two-day governance conference at a resort, which the judge attends with his spouse. The event occurs three weeks before a scheduled hearing in the case. Four days after the conference, the judge grants a motion in favor of Tan’s client. (a) Identify the controlling doctrine under the 1989 Code of Judicial Conduct implicated by these facts. (b) Distinguish 'impropriety' from the 'appearance of impropriety' and apply the rule to these facts. (c) What disciplinary remedies may be warranted, and why?

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Impropriety; there is actual bias demonstrated by the timing of the ruling after attending the conference, so suspension from the bench is the appropriate remedy. Appearance of impropriety; the circumstances create a reasonable impression of bias or favoritism, so a disciplinary measure such as a formal reprimand or censure may be warranted. Appearance of impropriety; but since there is no direct benefit to the judge, the matter warrants only a mild admonition for maintaining propriety. Conflict of interest arising from the judge’s spouse’s role on the foundation’s board; the remedy is mandatory disqualification from cases involving the foundation or the firm.

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