Selection Reform Proposals Trend toward Enhancing Gubernatorial Authority

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IAALS Online recently summarized anticipated efforts in 2014 to alter processes for selecting state court judges, and a recent article in the ABA Journal honed in on a common trend in a handful of these states with commission-based… MORE

High Numbers of Self-Represented Litigants Left Underserved by Family Courts

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It comes as no surprise to those who work in or with the courts that many litigants these days proceed through the civil and family court system without an attorney. According to Gavel to Gavel, the figures collected and released in Indiana's recent… MORE

As Comment Period Nears Its End, IAALS and Others Share Comments and Testimony on Proposed Federal Rules Changes

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The last of three hearings on the proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is being held today in Dallas, Texas, and our Executive Director, Rebecca Love Kourlis, is among those testifying. In summary, Kourlis shared the… MORE

Andrew Schepard to be the Max Schmertz Distinguished Professor at Hofstra Law

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IAALS would like to extend our sincere congratulations to Andrew Schepard on his designation as the Max Schmertz Distinguished Professor of Law at the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University. Andy has been a longtime friend of… MORE

Long-Awaited Results from Pilot Project Experimentation around the Country Begin to Filter In

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For those who have been awaiting empirical analysis from the pilot project and rules reform experimentation that has been going on around the country, there are two new significant reports from the earliest of the projects. The National Center for… MORE

Oklahoma's Judicial Performance Evaluation Proposal Deserves a Closer Look

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A number of bills have already been filed in the 2014 session of the Oklahoma legislature that would alter the selection and tenure of the state's judges. One such bill is HB 3380, which would establish a judicial performance evaluation (JPE)… MORE

Administrative Law Simulation Brings Jurassic Park to Life

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Professor Roberto Corrada of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, an Educating Tomorrow's Lawyers Consortium school, gives students a comprehensive understanding of administrative law through a unique, simulated experience… MORE

Conference of Chief Justices Takes Important Step Toward Civil Justice Improvement

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The Conference of Chief Justices (CCJ) has established a new committee that will evaluate civil justice improvement efforts around the country and develop guidelines and best practices for civil litigation, as well as case-flow management. The… MORE

Increased Divorce Rate Tied to Economic Recovery

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Historically, studies have shown a relationship between the rate of divorce and the overall well-being of the economy. The better the economic outlook the more likely unhappy couples are to separate and take on the daunting task of reorganizing… MORE

Rebecca Love Kourlis and Judge David Prince on "Working Smarter, Not Harder"

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In a recent article, Law Week Colorado covered IAALS' newest publication, Working Smarter, Not Harder: How Excellent Judges Manage Cases, which shares the recommendations and key practices of nearly thirty state and federal… MORE