Rebecca Love Kourlis to Receive 2012 John Marshall Award (Updated)

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We are proud to announce that IAALS' Executive Director, Rebecca Love Kourlis, has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2012 John Marshall Award, presented by the American Bar Association Justice Center. Kourlis will formally accept the award… MORE

Law Day 2012: No Courts, No Justice, No Freedom: Time to 'Cowboy Up,' Protect Our Courts

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This article originally appeared in the May edition of The Docket, a publication of the Denver Bar Association.  Imagine a country without courts—where the legislative and executive branches of government hold sway. Imagine that the… MORE

Missouri: Changes to the composition of the appellate judicial commission on ballot

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In November, voters will decide whether to make changes to the composition of the appellate judicial commission, which screens and nominates potential appointees for the supreme court and court of appeals. The changes include replacing the supreme… MORE

West Virginia: Winners of Primary for Judicial Race Also Biggest Spenders

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In the May 8 Democratic primary, an incumbent justice and a county attorney won the nomination. According to campaign finance reports filed at the end of April, the winning candidates were also the biggest spenders. The two Democratic candidates… MORE

Iowa: Group That Led 2010 Campaign to Unseat Justices to Target Another in November (Updated)

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The same group that led the effort to unseat three justices in the 2010 retention elections announced that it will challenge the sole justice on the ballot this November, Justice David Wiggins, because of his participation in the 2009 unanimous… MORE

New Hampshire: Bassett gets nod for high court

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Governor Lynch nominated Concord attorney Jim Bassett to fill a vacancy on the supreme court. His nomination must be confirmed by the executive council following a public hearing. Some legislators expressed concern that Bassett lacks judicial… MORE

Udall, Bennet Announce Bipartisan Selection Advisory Committee to Fill Federal Court Vacancy

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Today, Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet announced the formation of a bipartisan, 11-member advisory committee that will implement an open process to recommend highly qualified applicants to fill a vacancy on the U.S. District Court in Colorado… MORE

IAALS Announces eDiscovery Summit 2012

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Hosted by IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System, and sponsored by DISH Network L.L.C. On June 22, 2012, IAALS is hosting eDiscovery Summit 2012, an educational summit in Denver, Colorado, that will bring together… MORE

Delaware Revises Its Default Standard for Discovery, Including e-Discovery

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On December 8, 2011, the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware adopted a new Default Standard for Discovery, Including Discovery of Electronically Stored Information (ESI). This new standard announces the expectation that parties reach… MORE

A NITA Director Explains How Learning-by-Doing Teaches Necessary Skills to New Associates

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As the Director of Custom Program, Training and Curriculum for NITA, Terre Rushton (also a member of our Advisory Committee) helps firms address their professional development needs. NITA's learning-by-doing programs are known for developing the… MORE