Posts Tagged ‘DE Supreme Court’
DE Supreme Court Rules on Kathy McGuiness Appeal
The Delaware Supreme Court has upheld on of former State Auditor Kathy McGuiness’ convictions and remanded a second to Superior Court. Attorney General Kathy Jennings says that this ruling concludes that McGuiness’ actions were criminal. In the Court’s opinion, they state that “the record amply demonstrates that she (McGuiness) received a fair trial.” The Supreme…
Read MoreReforms Announced to DE Bar Exam & Admissions Process
The Delaware Supreme Court today announced a series of reforms to the Delaware Bar examination and admissions process based on recommendations made by the Delaware Board of Bar Examiners. These reforms follow a two-year long comprehensive review of the test that is given to individuals looking to practice law in Delaware. Chief Justice Collins Seitz,…
Read MoreDE Supreme Court Justice Vaughn Announces Retirement
Delaware Supreme Court Justice James T. Vaughn, Jr. has announced his intention to step down from the court next year. The 73 year old Justice first joined the bench in 1998 as the Resident Judge for Kent County Superior Court and was elevated to President Judge of Superior court in 2004. In 2014, he was…
Read MoreRescheduled DE Bar Exam in September – Canceled
Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz, Jr. announced today that the Supreme Court has canceled thein-person 2020 Bar Examination scheduled for September 9-11 at the Delaware State Fairgrounds.The Court and the Board of Bar Examiners concluded that COVID-19 public health concerns andquarantine requirements in other states necessitated cancellation. In lieu of the 2020 Bar Exam,the Board…
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