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Corina D. Gerety Former Director of Research, IAALS This survey asked state and federal judges questions about the civil legal system, and in particular, some of the civil process reforms advanced by IAALS and the ACTL Task Force. This report was …

On Colorado’s Simplified Pretrial Procedure for Civil Actions Corina D. Gerety Former Director of Research, IAALS Colorado’s voluntary simplified pretrial procedure for actions seeking $100,000 or less from any one party was set up to reduce the time to …

IAALS and NCSC The final installment of a three-part series that gives courts willing to try pilot projects a means for empirical evaluation of civil rules reforms and how they should be measured. …

Why the Disappearance of Civil Jury Trials is Not Acceptable Rebecca Love Kourlis Founding Executive Director, IAALS Gilbert A. Dickinson Senior Partner, Dickinson Prud’Homme Adams LLP Those who are involved in the civil jury process know first-hand of …

Association of Corporate Counsel Corina D. Gerety Former Director of Research, IAALS This report sets forth the results of our civil litigation survey of Chief Legal Officers and General Counsel belonging to the Association of Corporate Counsel. (Updated …

Denver University Law Review, Vol. 87, No. 2, p. 245 Rebecca Love Kourlis Founding Executive Director, IAALS Jordan M. Singer Consultant, IAALS Professor of Law, New England Law | Boston Natalie Anne Knowlton Advisor on Regulatory Innovation Pleadings are …

2010 Civil Litigation Conference at Duke University School of Law This publication provides an overview of the collaboration between IAALS and the ACTL Task Force on Discovery and Civil Justice. It also offers clarification and context for research and …

Corina D. Gerety Former Director of Research, IAALS This survey explored the views of members of the Oregon State Bar concerning civil procedure in Circuit Court, the state court of general jurisdiction. There are significant differences between the …

Corina D. Gerety Former Director of Research, IAALS This survey explored the views of members of the State Bar of Arizona concerning civil procedure in Arizona Superior Court, the state court of general jurisdiction. This survey was developed to examine …

An Analysis of Multnomah County This report represents the third stage of an extended IAALS study of civil litigation in Oregon. The first two stages examined civil case processing in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon, and perceptions of …

Judicature, Vol. 93, No. 3, p. 121 Rebecca Love Kourlis Founding Executive Director, IAALS Jordan M. Singer Consultant, IAALS Professor of Law, New England Law | Boston Paul C. Saunders Partner, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP Chair, ACTL Task Force on …

This report is intended to help jurisdictions interested in streamlining court practices and procedures to achieve greater efficiency. …

Published in collaboration with the American College of Trial Lawyers Task Force on Discovery, this report serves as a guide for states interested in testing recommendations designed to reduce cost and delay in the civil justice system. …

Albany Law Review, Vol. 72, No. 3, p. 655 Rebecca Love Kourlis Founding Executive Director, IAALS Jordan M. Singer Consultant, IAALS Professor of Law, New England Law | Boston Unfortunately, existing mechanisms in New York lack both the depth and breadth …

Federal Courts Law Review, Vol. 2009, No. 2 Rebecca Love Kourlis Founding Executive Director, IAALS Jordan M. Singer Consultant, IAALS Professor of Law, New England Law | Boston Two new studies may help federal judges better achieve the objectives of Rule …

The Diagnosis and Treatment of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure This article provides a brief overview of the history of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the challenges that have plagued American civil procedure over the past seven decades, and …

IAALS and ACTL This report includes a set of 29 proposed Principles that focus on four core areas: pleadings, discovery, experts and judicial management. It is the culmination of an 18-month collaboration between IAALS and the American College of Trial …

ABA Human Rights Journal, Vol. 36, No. 1 Rebecca Love Kourlis Founding Executive Director, IAALS In 2008, fifteen states held contested elections for twenty-six supreme court seats. And, according to national watchdog groups the Brennan Center for Justice …

A 21st Century Analysis This report draws on data drawn from nearly 7,700 federal cases that were terminated between October 1, 2005, and September 30, 2006, and sets forth a series of recommendations, based on findings from three different types of …

In July 2007, a telephone survey of 726 registered Colorado voters was conducted on behalf of IAALS and the League of Women Voters of Colorado Education Fund. IAALS and LWVCO co-sponsored the survey to better understand voter knowledge and opinions of …