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According to a recent poll, 43 percent of Iowans would vote “no” on Justice David Wiggins’ retention, while 37 percent would vote “yes.” Positions on Wiggins have a partisan undertone, with 65 percent of Republicans hoping to defeat… MORE
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What began two years ago, with a group's successful ousting of three Iowa Supreme Court Justices who ruled in favor of allowing same-sex marriage, has escalated into a movement to rid state courts of justices who have made undesirable … MORE
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On November 6th, Arizona citizens will be voting on Proposition 115, which aims to modify Arizona's merit selection system by giving the governor more power over the judicial nomination process. Justice Ruth V. McGregor and Judge James… MORE
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A website—VoteForJudges.org—is providing Cook County voters with nonpartisan judicial recommendations from area bar groups. The website was established in 2004 by the Chicago Appleseed Fund for Justice and executive director Malcolm Rich… MORE
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Colorado litigants and their attorneys are no strangers to e-discovery and its challenges. During the month of October, attorneys practicing in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado have a unique opportunity to provide input… MORE
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In the sole supreme court race, a super PAC formed by Republican activists is supporting the challenger. Known as N.C. Judicial Coalition, the PAC had spent $1.3 million on TV ads and more than $2 million total for incumbent justice Paul Newby by… MORE
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Incumbent justice Robert Cupp asked the state Republican Party to pull an ad describing his election opponent as sympathetic to rapists based on his past opinions as a court of appeals judge. The state bar’s campaign… MORE
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Justice John Pelander has taken the unusual step of forming a campaign committee to support his retention, in the face of opposition from conservative groups based on a recent decision. Two attorneys have also formed an independent expenditure… MORE
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Recognizing that there is widespread concern that the civil justice system is too complex, costs too much, and takes too long, a new report provides recommendations for designing short, summary, and expedited (“SSE”) programs and calls for… MORE
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According to the Des Moines Register, experts predict that more than $400,000 will be spent in Iowa Supreme Court Justice David Wiggins’ retention election. In 2010, supporters and opponents of three justices' retention spent $1.4 million. Iowa… MORE