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On the recordMarch 19, 2017
It creates an egregious ethical conflict of interest bordering on wholly improper out-of-court communication with special interest lobbyists or representatives of people who have filed lawsuits.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Whitehouse highlights ethical concerns regarding judges' interactions with special interest groups.

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