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  • America’s Judicial Selection Wars

    ABA Human Rights Journal, Vol. 36, No. 1 Rebecca Love Kourlis Founding Executive Director, IAALS In 2008, fifteen states held contested elections for twenty-six supreme court seats. And, according to national watchdog groups the Brennan Center for Justice …

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  • Civil Case Processing in the Federal District Courts

    A 21st Century Analysis This report draws on data drawn from nearly 7,700 federal cases that were terminated between October 1, 2005, and September 30, 2006, and sets forth a series of recommendations, based on findings from three different types of …

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  • Survey: Colorado Voter Opinions on the Judiciary

    In July 2007, a telephone survey of 726 registered Colorado voters was conducted on behalf of IAALS and the League of Women Voters of Colorado Education Fund. IAALS and LWVCO co-sponsored the survey to better understand voter knowledge and opinions of …

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  • A Performance Evaluation Program for the Federal Judiciary

    Denver University Law Review Rebecca Love Kourlis Founding Executive Director, IAALS Jordan M. Singer Consultant, IAALS Professor of Law, New England Law | Boston This article begins with a discussion of the purpose and design of JPE programs, gleaned …

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  • The Emerging Challenge of Electronic Discovery

    Strategies for American Businesses This report is a must read for small and mid-sized businesses and organizations without e-discovery plans in place. It provides a guide to creating and implementing sound practices with proactive recommendations that …

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  • Electronic Discovery: A View from the Front Lines

    IAALS reached out to those in the trenches—businesses, courts, and the legal community—to provide a snapshot of today’s electronic discovery landscape. This report explores the real world implications of e-discovery and the impact of the 2006 amendments …

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  • A Fresh Look at Judicial Performance Evaluation in California

    California Courts Review Rebecca Love Kourlis Founding Executive Director, IAALS Jordan M. Singer Consultant, IAALS Professor of Law, New England Law | Boston Chief Justice Ronald George recently announced the formation of the Commission for Impartial …

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  • Knowing Is Half the Battle

    A Proposal for Prospective Performance Evaluations in Judicial Elections Jordan M. Singer Consultant, IAALS Professor of Law, New England Law | Boston This article proposes a two-pronged, comprehensive approach to providing proper, relevant information to …

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  • Launching & Scaling Nonprofit and Sliding Scale Law Firms

    This interactive workshop is designed for individuals interested in launching, growing, or supporting nonprofit and sliding scale law firms. Participants will explore the practical "nuts and bolts" of building and scaling these models, including: …

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  • Expanding Sustainable Access to Justice Solutions

    Nonprofit and sliding scale law firms are emerging across the country as innovative models for expanding access to affordable legal services while creating more sustainable practice structures. This webinar will introduce participants to the core concepts …

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  • Alternative Business Structures Evaluation Blueprint

    The legal system is slow to change, favoring the way things have always been done. But when the way things have always been done makes it nearly impossible for everyday people to access affordable, quality legal services, something has to change. To spur …
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  • Family Law Evolved

    At IAALS’ Family Law Evolved: A Non-Adversarial Model for Modern Families   convening, we will examine new ways to address family justice issues. These are some of the most difficult and time-consuming court cases to resolve, and can make litigants feel …

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