Newman Suspension Shows Need for Judicial Reform

In Law360, Aliza argues that the situation involving 96-year-old Federal Circuit Judge Pauline Newman, who was recently suspended for one year following her refusal to participate meaningfully into a disability inquiry, illustrates the need for robust reforms. These include mandatory retirement ages or term limits; annual medical evaluations for all judges; and revisions to the Judicial Conduct & Disability Act and rules for Judicial Disability and Judicial Conduct Proceedings.