Connecticut Law Tribune | News
By Robert Storace | January 14, 2021
Richard Robinson, the state's chief Supreme Court justice, said this week he expects to support all of the recommendations a task force put forward on reducing racial bias in the jury selection process.
By Cheryl Miller | January 13, 2021
"Appointing Justice Liu as attorney general would emphatically signal your commitment to diversity, excellence, and the rule of law, as well as your desire that the people of California have top-notch legal representation," the letter said.
By Angela Morris | January 13, 2021
Chief Judge Freda Wolfson of the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey said her state's three federal courthouses are working with U.S. marshals to respond. "There are extra security measures being taken in all three of our courthouses," said Wolfson.
By Frank Ready | January 13, 2021
Martin Coen has been named as the new CEO of Opus 2, but his arrival doesn't necessarily indicate a change in the direction for the company. For starters, Coen is banking on remote hearings being part of the legal industry in cases big and small long after the pandemic has resolved.
By Ross Todd | January 13, 2021
The percentage of civil cases tried to a jury verdict decreased from about 5.5% in 1962 to 0.8% by 2013 and from about 8.2% to 3.6% in criminal cases over the same period. According to a new study, that's bad news for "deliberative democracy" in the U.S.
By Greg Land | January 12, 2021
Atlanta Circuit Chief Judge Christopher Brasher said there "has been an increase in requests for jury trials because folks know there aren't trials to be had; it's harder to move civil cases when there is not a trial at the end of the process."
By Angela Morris | January 12, 2021
"We intend to close our clerk of courts offices at noon on Inauguration Day," said an email by 17th Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Jack Tuter of Broward County in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. "Most courthouses are substantially abandoned due to COVID."
By Angela Morris | January 12, 2021
Federal and state courts in Florida, New Jersey, New York, Texas and across the nation are discussing extra security after the FBI warned that protesters might storm courthouses on or before Inauguration Day.
By Angela Morris | January 12, 2021
Federal and state courts in Florida, New Jersey, New York, Texas and across the nation are discussing extra security after the FBI warned that protesters might storm courthouses on or before Inauguration Day.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Peter F. Vaira | January 11, 2021
The courts must take precaution to protect the participants from the COVID-19 virus and yet ensure due process. Procedure for civil trials can be adjusted for remote participation of parties and witnesses.
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