After serving nearly 14 years as a district judge in Johnson County, Steve Leben joined the Court of Appeals in June 2007. At the time of his appointment, Leben was serving as president of the American Judges Association and was teaching a course at… MORE
In my first three months as Executive Director of IAALS, I have been able to visit with many of our partners and supporters in Colorado and across the nation. I’ve enjoyed these meetings and the uniformly encouraging welcome. When I introduce myself… MORE
On December 5, Australia’s Attorney-General reintroduced draft laws to merge the specialist Family Court of Australia with the lower-level Federal Circuit Court, with the aim to improve efficiency as well as help with a backlog of 20,000 cases.
One… MORE
Family courts around the country are responding to an urgent need to improve the delivery of justice for everyone who walks through their doors. However, as courts and others develop these much-needed resources and solutions, they often fail to… MORE
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just the stuff of science fiction. More and more entities globally—courts included—are exploring how AI can be utilized to improve processes and help customers solve problems more efficiently.
In China, the… MORE
Judicial elections in Ohio and Pennsylvania are poised to become more populist in the near future, if bills pending in both states clear their respective legislatures.
In Ohio, state judges are currently chosen in nonpartisan general elections (… MORE
Our civil justice system faces a crisis in terms of access and innovation. Two-thirds of American households have civil legal problems, yet only 16 percent seek or consider seeking a lawyer’s help. Most state court civil cases involve at… MORE
It is nothing new or shocking to say that U.S. courts are behind the times when it comes to incorporating technology into their processes. This has caused not only an increase in the number of backlogged cases, but also an increase in court users’… MORE
On the final day of 2019, U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts issued his annual year-end report on the federal judiciary. In the report, he stresses the importance of civic education to ensure public trust and confidence in our country’s… MORE
The coming year is going to bring landmark changes to regulations governing the legal profession in the United States. As Utah and Arizona continue to move towards actual implementation of new regulatory frameworks for the delivery of legal services… MORE