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In February, IAALS released a set of initial discovery protocols for first-party insurance cases arising from disasters, both natural and man-made. These cases have a clear core of basic information the parties need to exchange in virtually every… MORE
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IAALS simply would not be what it is without the support of our staff, partners, and friends. They are essential to our efforts and hail from a wide range of backgrounds, viewpoints, and sectors. Every month, IAALS shines the spotlight on one such… MORE
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This month IAALS is co-hosting the third in a series of webinars with the National Center for State Courts focused on providing practical information and guidance on implementing civil justice reform. The webinars are part of our three-year … MORE
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Divorce is a highly stressful experience for all those involved, but the impacts on children can be especially profound. A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the Effects of Conflict and Divorce is a new, must-read resource for parents at any stage of… MORE
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Sherri R. Carter has served as Executive Officer and Clerk of Court for the Los Angeles Superior Court since September 2013. Ms. Carter previously served as the Court Executive Officer and Clerk of Court for the Superior Court of California,… MORE
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“Justice for all.” It is a promise of American democracy and enshrined in our Pledge of Allegiance. And yet, it is not a reality.
IAALS wants to change all of that.
We are proud to present you with our 2018 Annual Report, which highlights our work… MORE
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It was IAALS’ honor to know and work closely with Justice Daryl Hecht of Iowa, who passed away last week of melanoma. Justice Hecht was on the Iowa Supreme Court. Prior to his appointment to that Court in 2006, he served on the Iowa Court of Appeals… MORE
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Momentum building to ensure that courts meet the 21st Century needs of families
In an important step toward making family courts more user-friendly and less adversarial, the Conference of Chief Justices (CCJ) has adopted new guidelines to help… MORE
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As state courts around the country have been responding to the Conference of Chief Justices' (CCJ) 2016 Call to Action for civil justice reform, IAALS, the National Center for State Courts (NCSC), and the National Council of Juvenile and Family… MORE
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Each month, the Colorado Lawyer publishes a “Judges Corner” article written by judges on a topic in which they are experts. I had the honor of working with Judge Daniel Taubman with the Colorado Court of Appeals and Judge Adam Espinosa with the… MORE