A Performance Evaluation Program for the Federal Judiciary

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This article begins with a discussion of the purpose and design of JPE programs, gleaned from more than thirty years of experience at the state level. Part II explores the sporadic history of federal JPE, and explains the historical objections to… MORE

Survey of Experienced Litigators Finds Serious Cracks in U.S. Civil Justice System

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In order to explore concerns about the impact of cost and delay on the legal system with specificity, in June 2007 IAALS and the ACTL Task Force on Discovery jointly began work to examine perceived problems associated with pretrial practice—… MORE

Interim Report on the Joint Project of the ACTL Task Force on Discovery and IAALS

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The American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL) Task Force on Discovery was appointed in June of 2007 by President David Beck to work jointly with the IAALS to explore problems associated with discovery. After extensive discussion, the… MORE

Final Report on the Joint Project of the ACTL Task Force on Discovery and IAALS

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This report includes a set of 29 proposed Principles that focus on four core areas: pleadings, discovery, experts and judicial management. It is the culmination of an 18-month collaboration between IAALS and the American College of Trial Lawyers (… MORE

The Bench Speaks on Judicial Performance Evaluation

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A 2008 IAALS survey of Colorado's appellate, district and county court judges to gauge their opinions on the effectiveness of the state's JPE process.

The Emerging Challenge of Electronic Discovery

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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 will help your business prepare… MORE

A Fresh Look at Judicial Performance Evaluation in California

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Chief Justice Ronald George recently announced the formation of the Commission for Impartial Courts, a new state commission that will study ways to protect California courts from attacks on their independence while at the same time ensuring the… MORE

Knowing Is Half the Battle

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This article proposes a two-pronged, comprehensive approach to providing proper, relevant information to voters on candidates in contested judicial elections.

Using Judicial Performance Evaluation to Promote Judicial Accountability

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This article summarizes the results of a recent comprehensive study of an existing but underutilized approach to process-oriented judicial accountability: judicial performance evaluation (JPE). The IAALS study concluded that, if properly designed… MORE

Electronic Discovery: A View from the Front Lines

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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… MORE