Cross-Border E-Discovery: Challenges and Lessons to be Learned

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In a recent blog post on cross-border e-discovery, Sasha L. Hefler and Chris Dale discuss the differences between discovery in the United States and abroad, and the resulting challenges. As they point out, discovery in the United States is much more… MORE

Courts, Judges, and the 2014 Elections

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Here's an overview of 2014 election outcomes that impacted state courts and judges. Ballot Measures Tennessee voters approved Amendment 2, which establishes a modified federal selection process—gubernatorial appointment with senate confirmation… MORE

The Docket: How Should We Select Our Judges?

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A recent article in the Denver Bar Association's The Docket reviewed the dilemma that surrounds how states select and retain judges. One of the most contentious issues is whether judges should be chosen in contested elections like other public… MORE

Three Colorado Judges Expand Recommendations from "Working Smarter, Not Harder"

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Three Colorado jurists who were identified as outstanding case managers in Working Smarter, Not Harder: How Excellent Judges Manage Cases have shared their expanded views of successful practices in an article for The Colorado Lawyer. The judges… MORE

Week Focused on Civil Justice Reform Culminates in Award Ceremony at Supreme Court

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Last week, IAALS met with the other members and staff of the Conference of Chief Justices Civil Justice Improvements committee for its second plenary meeting in Washington D.C. The committee is evaluating civil justice improvement efforts around the… MORE

IAALS Brings Together Corporate Leaders to Discuss Preservation in Practice

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On November 13-14, 2014, IAALS convened a group of senior in-house counsel and corporate management from around the country to discuss the challenges of preservation and production in the United States. Disputes about discovery can both derail… MORE

Evaluation of Idaho "Informal Custody Trial" Program Released

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Idaho has released a report evaluating its Informal Custody Trial (ICT) program. The ICT allows litigants in child custody cases to suspend the rules of evidence and the normal question-and-answer format of trial, waive the rules of discovery,… MORE

When Law Schools and Students Fill the Justice Gap, Is Everyone Served?

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Like the United States, the United Kingdom has historically faced a lack of legal representation for low income individuals. In the U.K., the strain has been amplified by massive cuts in legal aid. The apparent lack of resources in both countries… MORE

Creation of Nevada Appeals Court Finally Approved in 2014: The Road So Far

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In a historic 53.78%–46.22% decision, which is already beginning to transform the state's judiciary in significant ways, Nevada voters elected to create an Intermediate Court of Appeals during the November 2014 election cycle. The result signaled a… MORE

New Study: Partisan Judicial Elections Lead to Poorer Quality Courts

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According to a study recently released by the Manuel H. Johnson Center for the Political Economy at Troy University, Alabama should move from partisan elections of judges to commission-based gubernatorial appointment, as outlined in the O'Connor… MORE