Stemming from the Cases Without Counsel project, IAALS has numerous recommendations for how courts, legal services providers, and communities can best serve self-represented litigants in family cases. The resources listed here… MORE
On December 1, 2015, significant amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure went into effect focused on cooperation, proportionality, and early active judicial case management. A new Rule 37(e) addressing sanctions related to the failure to… MORE
While the factors contributing to the growing numbers of self-represented litigants are complex, the cost of obtaining an attorney is a prime motivator. In response to this changing reality, legal professionals are increasingly exploring alternative… MORE
Whenever a vacancy occurs on the bench, judicial nominating commissions should be the screening entity that accepts applications from potential judicial candidates and identifies a list of finalists for the Governor. Structure and composition… MORE
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In 2013, IAALS launched a Law Firm Council (LFC), comprised of distinguished firms from around the country. Firms who join the LFC participate in the IAALS solution-based process and have a voice at the table of meaningful and impactful reform… MORE