Sicari is appealing a 2008 state ethics committee ruling that he can't continue working as a paid entertainer while on the bench.

WSJ: NJ's highest court to hear 'joking judge' appeal

We had no goalkeeper on the bench last week so I'm working around the clock to get that sorted.

BBC: McIlroy happy to shoulder blame

But he soon began working from home, returned to his office in December, and was back on the bench by March.

CNN: Rehnquist decision clarifies political landscape