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A 93% satisfaction measure is not something you see every day. And, it is even more unusual in circumstances where people reporting such a high percentage account for both winners and losers, which is exactly why Chief Justice Matthew B. Durrant… MORE
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Denver, Colo. – IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System at the University of Denver, is pleased to announce a $50,000 gift from El Pomar Foundation in support of a groundbreaking series of national conversations… MORE
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Late last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit struck down a handful of provisions in Arizona's code of judicial conduct as they apply to the campaign behavior of judicial candidates.
Canon 4 of the code bars both sitting judges… MORE
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Advancing innovation and excellence in our courts and legal profession is a challenging goal, and measuring impact and outcomes can be even harder. But, the evidence is clear. Our impact is real, it is important, and it is happening on a national… MORE
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Douglas O. Linder and Nancy Levit have compiled a handbook outlining what it takes to be a good lawyer. Drawing upon recent social science research and the experience of excellent practicing attorneys, Linder and Levit suggest that good lawyers must… MORE
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Much of the evidence presented in American courtrooms today is never printed or available in a paper format. Evidence is electronically stored on computers, tablets, cell phones, and other electronic devices. In 2006, the Federal Rules of Civil… MORE
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The Journal of Legal Education of Southwestern Law School recently published an article surveying the landscape of legal education. Authors Stephen Daniels, Martin Katz, and William Sullivan used an Educating Tomorrow's Lawyers survey… MORE
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Prior to issuing the 2009 “Final Report” containing proposed principles for improving the civil justice process, IAALS and the ACTL Task Force on Discovery and Civil Justice engaged in extensive background research to help define observed problems… MORE
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A recent blog post, penned by former Judge Steven I. Platt, argues for implementing a short, summary, and expedited civil jury trial process in Maryland. Judge Platt points out the importance of our judicial branch of government remaining… MORE
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In advance of this week's Standing Committee meeting on May 29 and 30, the Advisory Committee on Civil Rules has drafted a new Committee Note to accompany its newly revised proposed Rule 37(e). This is another step forward in the long process of… MORE