Republican Senators Question Qualifications of Cuomo High Court Nominee

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Only three of twelve Republicans on the senate judiciary committee voted with their Democratic colleagues to advance New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's recent nominee to the state court of appeals, but they did so "without recommendation." Some… MORE

Minnesota Rule Amendments Aimed at Facilitating Cost Effective and Efficient Case Processing

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The Minnesota Supreme Court has adopted amendments to its Rules of Civil Procedure and General Rules of Practice that are aimed at “facilitating more cost effective and efficient civil case processing.” The amendments flow from the work of the… MORE

South Dakota Bill Would Add Legislative Appointees to Nominating Commission

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A senate panel approved a bill that would expand the state’s seven-member judicial nominating commission, adding two commissioners who would be appointed by the leaders of each chamber. The proposal does not specify whether these commissioners must… MORE

State Bar Rates Candidates for Pennsylvania’s Appellate Courts

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The Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Judicial Evaluation Commission has posted the first of its endorsements of judicial candidates, in preparation for the May 21 primary election. The Bar’s review process consists of a questionnaire on the candidate’… MORE

Valentine's Day Sparks Divorce Debate

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Inspired by the spirit of a holiday devoted to love, the New York Times’ Room for Debate editorial board hosted a lively discussion that asks: “Should a divorce be more difficult to obtain? Or is the process arduous enough already?" Beverly Willett… MORE

The Future of Legal Education

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The American Bar Association's Task Force on the Future of Legal Education convened during the ABA's mid-year meeting in Dallas to hear testimony from individuals about opportunities to improve legal education. ABA President Laurel G. Bellows told… MORE

Moore and Ten Other U.S. District Judge Nominees Move Forward

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Federal public defender Ray Moore was one of 11 nominees voted out of the Senate Judiciary Committee on February 14. As IAALS Online has covered in the past, Moore was among the candidates that an 11-member, bipartisan screening committee… MORE

Parenting Partnerships Emerging as New Alternative to Single Parenting

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In a recent article, the New York Times discusses parenting partnerships, also known as co-parenting, in which two people maintain no romantic relationship but have and share responsibility for a child. In the article, proponents suggest… MORE

Karen Mathis to Receive Community Service Award at University of Denver Founders Day Gala

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The University of Denver has announced the award recipients for its Annual Founders Day Gala, and we are proud to announce that IAALS Associate Executive Director Karen J. Mathis is among them. Karen, a 1972 graduate of the University,… MORE

Legal Education Conference Focused on Development of Professional Identity

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In September 2012, 21 law schools sent representatives to Educating Tomorrow’s Lawyers’ first conference, “The Development of Professional Identity in Legal Education: Rethinking Learning and Assessment.” The conference sought collaboration among… MORE