Federal Circuit chief judge announces model order to limit e-discovery

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The Federal Circuit Advisory Council unanimously voted to adopt the proposed "Model Order on E-Discovery in Patent Cases." The model would limits on electronic discovery. Click here to read the article.

Glut of Criminal Cases Puts the Squeeze on Civil Litigation

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As criminal cases crowd already crowded dockets, civil litigants see resolutions to their disputes delayed indefinitely. Click here to read the article.

Ohio voters say no to health insurance mandates, older judges

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Voters rejected a proposed constitutional amendment to raise the mandatory retirement age for judges from 70 to 75. Click here to read the article.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Mike Eakin cruises to new term

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Justice Eakin was one of six appellate judges who retained their seats in the November elections. Click here to read the article.

Voting today, on the merits: Why judge elections matter

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On Election Day in New York, Colby Hamilton writes about the political nature of judicial elections in New York, where Queens Assistant District Attorney Sarah Steiner said, "Judgeships are rewards mostly for loyal party activity over the years."… MORE

GOP questions $300,000 judicial contribution

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Substantial contributions from trial lawyers to an intermediate appellate court candidate became an issue in the campaign. Republicans accused the Democratic recipient of the contributions of “putting justice for sale” when he accepted $300,000 from… MORE

Iowa Appeals Court interviews scheduled

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The judicial nominating commission held public interviews of the eighteen applicants for a court of appeals vacancy.

Gov. Scott defends policies to black legislators

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Responding to questions from lawmakers regarding his record of judicial appointments, Governor Scott said that he will not appoint judges who think differently from him in order to achieve diversity. Of the thirty-six judicial appointments Scott has… MORE

Unopposed justice’s fundraising totals 6 figures

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Supreme court justice Michael Eakin raised more than $526,000 for his retention campaign. Less than a week before the election, no organized opposition had arisen, but Eakin wanted to be prepared for a late challenge. Then-Justice Russell Nigro lost… MORE

Illinois voters back reforms: Simon poll

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Seven in ten respondents to a recent poll favored or strongly favored adopting campaign contribution limits for judicial races. Just over half supported public financing of judicial elections.