Limited License Legal Technicians Take First Steps Towards Bridging Access to Justice Gap

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Washington's inaugural class of limited license legal technicians (LLLTs) have taken their initial test to become the first of their kind. Seven of the nine who took the state's LLLT exam passed and now face the next steps toward becoming… MORE

Increasing Technology in Law Practice Driving Calls for Increased Law School Exposure

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In a recent Bloomberg BNA article, law schools are encouraged to better prepare future lawyers for the growing electronic legal landscape. From solos to large firms, the increase of ediscovery as well as online legal services offerings has… MORE

The Benefits of Unbundled Legal Services from a Judge’s Perspective

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In a recent article in the California Bar Journal, Judge Mark A. Juhas of the Los Angeles County Superior Court described the numerous benefits that unbundled legal services and limited scope representation provide those seeking access to the… MORE

Magistrate Judge John Facciola (Ret.) Reflects on E-Discovery and the Impact of Technology

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Retired Magistrate Judge John Facciola was recently featured in an interview on Legal Talk Network’s Digital Detectives. He has been referred to as one of the “rock star judges of e-discovery,” having authored over 700 opinions, many of them on… MORE

Procedural Justice at the Forefront of Court Innovation

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In a recent article published by the Guardian, procedural justice is highlighted as a simple idea that could transform our legal system. The concept has been around for almost half a century and promotes a different style of courtroom… MORE

Fostering Constructive Dissent to Improve Our Courts

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In a recent NCSC article, Innovative Courts Encourage Dissent, Judge Kevin Burke of Hennepin County, Minnesota, discussed the benefits of fostering the right forms of dissent in the courthouse. Judge Burke, a member of the IAALS Board of… MORE

New IAALS Website Highlights Issues, Projects, and Partners

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Starting today, IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System at the University of Denver, in partnership with NEWMEDIA, a Denver-based full-service website design and development agency, has a new online home to showcase its… MORE

U.K.’s Family Solutions Court Tests New Model for Families

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The United Kingdom is experimenting with a new and innovative approach to resolving family legal issues through the Family Solutions Court. Judge John Altman, the Designated Family Judge for London, launched the program, which provides… MORE

New District of Colorado Electronic Discovery Guidelines and Checklist a “Must Read”

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The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado has published new Guidelines Addressing the Discovery of Electronically Stored Information and a Checklist for Rule 26(f) Meet-and-Confer Regarding Electronically Stored Information. The… MORE

The Modern Family Court Judge: Perspectives from the Bench

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Family court is often the only experience that people will have with the judicial process, through divorce, separation, and parental responsibility/custody matters. Unfortunately, even though family court judges are responsible for handling some of… MORE