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At the end of September, Chief Justice John D. Minton of the Kentucky Supreme Court disqualified Franklin County Circuit Judge Phillip Shepherd from presiding over a politically charged lawsuit challenging an investigation conducted by Republican… MORE
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Imagine the following scenario: instead of relaxing on Thanksgiving, your grandfather is being taken to a mental hospital because he had a dementia episode and your uncle called the police to protect the family. Then imagine: come Christmas, your… MORE
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In partnership with HiiL, the Hague Institute for Innovation of Law, IAALS is conducting a nationwide survey of the legal needs of individuals in the United States over the course of the next year as part of its US Justice Needs project. We hope to… MORE
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In my first three months as Executive Director of IAALS, I have been able to visit with many of our partners and supporters in Colorado and across the nation. I’ve enjoyed these meetings and the uniformly encouraging welcome. When I introduce myself… MORE
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On December 5, Australia’s Attorney-General reintroduced draft laws to merge the specialist Family Court of Australia with the lower-level Federal Circuit Court, with the aim to improve efficiency as well as help with a backlog of 20,000 cases.
One… MORE
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Family courts around the country are responding to an urgent need to improve the delivery of justice for everyone who walks through their doors. However, as courts and others develop these much-needed resources and solutions, they often fail to… MORE
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just the stuff of science fiction. More and more entities globally—courts included—are exploring how AI can be utilized to improve processes and help customers solve problems more efficiently.
In China, the… MORE
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Judicial elections in Ohio and Pennsylvania are poised to become more populist in the near future, if bills pending in both states clear their respective legislatures.
In Ohio, state judges are currently chosen in nonpartisan general elections (… MORE
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Our civil justice system faces a crisis in terms of access and innovation. Two-thirds of American households have civil legal problems, yet only 16 percent seek or consider seeking a lawyer’s help. Most state court civil cases involve at… MORE
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It is nothing new or shocking to say that U.S. courts are behind the times when it comes to incorporating technology into their processes. This has caused not only an increase in the number of backlogged cases, but also an increase in court users’… MORE