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Judicial Appointments & Confirmations
Nominations, hearings, ratings, and confirmations for federal/state benches.
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Senate confirms 2 more Utah Supreme Court justices, capping off era of change for the court
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (511+ words) The Utah Senate has confirmed two more new justices to the Utah Supreme Court, capping off an era of major changes to the state’s highest court. The Senate on Wednesday voted 26-2 to consent to the appointments of 5th District Judge Matthew…...
Utah Senate confirms governor's latest Supreme Court nominees
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (168+ words) The Utah Senate voted to confirm Judge Matthew Bell and attorney Michael Menssen to the state Supreme Court....
And now there are 7: Bell and Menssen confirmed as Utah Supreme Court justices
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (397+ words) The Utah Senate’s confirmations of Judge Matthew Bell and Michael Menssen to the Utah Supreme Court cap a months-long saga of court expansion, resignations and retirements. Bell and Menssen were nominated at the end of August by Gov. Spencer Cox…...
Christine Pratt to Fill Appeals Court Seat Vacated by Husband
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (275+ words) Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis selected the deputy solicitor general to replace Jordan Pratt, who joined the federal bench in 2025. Christine Pratt, a deputy solicitor general, has been named to succeed her husband, now a federal judge, as a member of…...
Lake County seeks replacement for retiring judges
5+ day, 22+ min ago (165+ words) Lake County is seeking applicants for a pair of vacancies on its Superior Court. The county’s Judicial Nominating Commission has begun the process of selecting two new Superior Court judges with both Natalie Bokota and Sheila Moss retiring. Their resignation…...
District Court Strengthened By New Judicial Appointment
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (313+ words) Attorney General Dr Tony Buti has announced the appointment of Dr Brenda McGivern as a Judge of the District Court of Western Australia. Dr McGivern, who is currently Principal Registrar of the District Court, will commence in the role on…...
Is the Utah Supreme Court a check on the Legislature? Nominees share their views
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (333+ words) A Utah Senate panel has voted to recommend two state Supreme Court nominees, sending the governor's picks to the full Senate for a final vote later this week....
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New District Court Judge appointed
2+ week, 12+ hour ago (148+ words) Attorney-General Chris Bishop has announced the appointment of Christopher Morris as a District Court Judge. Mr Morris is a sole practitioner in Auckland, having previously been a partner at Cook Morris Quinn between 2006 and 2024. The early part of his career…...
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