Federal Rules Developments Continue During Pandemic

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The news is full of examples of our world moving to remote conferencing, from online schooling to court hearings. The Advisory Committee on Civil Rules, originally set to meet in person in Florida on April 1, 2020, is no exception. The Committee met… MORE

Bar Examiners Task Force Releases Phase 2 Report on National Practice Analysis

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In 2018, the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) created its Testing Task Force to conduct a three-year project that, in part, examines whether the bar exam is a valid measure of minimum competence to practice law. Phase 1 involved a series… MORE

State Justice Institute Hosts Webinar to Kick Off Funding Toolkit

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On April 10, the State Justice Institute (SJI) launched its Funding Toolkit for State Courts and Justice System Partners, hosting a webinar to introduce attendees to the toolkit. The Funding Toolkit is designed to support courts and their partners… MORE

Civility and Cooperation in the Time of Coronavirus

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Courts, judges, and lawyers have demonstrated a remarkable ability to adapt to a remote and technology-driven version of our justice system in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Advancements in technology within the legal system are not new, but… MORE

Law School Clinics Still Serving the Public and Training Students during COVID-19 Pandemic

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For many practitioners and law students, the current crisis and subsequent need for social distancing is causing anxiety, stress, and depression—all of which impact our ability to maintain the level of professionalism required of lawyers. And as… MORE

New Report Highlighting States' Civil Justice Reform Efforts Provides Guidance for Change Management

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The recommendations can provide critical support to courts facing unprecedented need for change during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System, and the National Center for State Courts (… MORE

IAALS Expands Advisory Board and Committee with National Reform Leaders

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In this unprecedented time, IAALS continues in its work to ensure everyone who needs it has access to justice we can believe in. Our mission is critical, now more than ever. The challenges facing our legal system will be compounded by the COVID-19… MORE

To the Federal Courts: Don’t Abandon Current Emergency Measures on Virtual Technology—Evaluate Them Instead

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In a recent article for National Law Journal, IAALS Board of Advisors Member Jeremy Fogel challenges federal courts to use the data and information gathered through COVID-19-related emergency measures to evaluate and implement more modern court… MORE

Law Day 2020: Trailblazers to Guide Us and a Future to Inspire Us

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“Trailblazing.” The word has sizzle. A certain romance. It calls to mind a swift and brazen ride in a new direction on the back of a fleet-footed horse. And, it may belie the enormous effort involved and the complexities along the way. This year,… MORE

Law Day 2020: Strides Since the 19th Amendment, with Divides Still to Conquer

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Law Day 2020 celebrates the centennial of the transformative amendment that gave women the right to vote. The women’s suffrage movement and victory won in the 19th Amendment changed the history of our country, empowering women with a voice and a… MORE