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'Rule of Law May Be Under Attack': Presiding Justice Notes Societal Pressures

"The rule of law may be under attack in aspects of culture and society," said Presiding Justice Nels S.D. Peterson Tuesday.
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Law.com

So Long, 'Professor Wigmore:' Massachusetts State High Court Says Goodbye to One Justice, Welcomes Another

As Elizabeth Dewar was being sworn in as an associate justice by Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey during a ceremony oath of office Jan. 29, Justice David Lowy was taking any last-minute efforts to step down from the bench Feb. 3. By Monday's oral argument, the changes to the bench were on full display.
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Delaware Law Weekly

Morris James Attorney Appointed to US Bankruptcy Court Local Rules Committee

Morris James announced that Eric Monzo has been appointed to the local rules committee for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, effective Feb. 1.
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Daily Report Online

5 Men, 1 Woman Shortlisted for 3 Judicial Vacancies

The JNC has shortlisted six candidates to fill a superior court vacancy in the Paulding Judicial Circuit and state court vacancies in Coweta and DeKalb counties.
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The Legal Intelligencer

E-Filing Back Online as Pa. Court System Grapples With Cyberattack

"Our court information technology and executive team continues to work closely with the FBI and Homeland Security to analyze and investigate the cyberattack," Pennsylvania Supreme Court Chief Justice Debra Todd said in a statement.
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Connecticut Law Tribune

Let's Get Started: Two Ways to Breathe Life Into the Courtroom

Reforms to billable hours and law clerk busywork would make our court culture more efficient and effective.
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New Jersey Law Journal

'Unless the Court Backs Down': Are Judges Not Onboard With This New Provision?

"Whether it should be or shouldn't be done differently is not up to the court," said Senate President Nicholas Scutari, a chief sponsor of the bill.
4 minute read

Law.com

Colorado Expanded Competency Court for Defendants Receiving Restoration Services Before Standing Trial

"Our goal is to use community-based services to decrease the time needed to restore defendants to competency, thus minimizing delays in moving these cases forward while also reducing recidivism for those who are dealing with substance use and/or behavioral health challenges," said Judge Russell Klein, who will preside over the docket.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. Court System Agrees to Resolve DOJ Claims of Discriminatory Drug Policies

"Under this agreement, courts that categorically restricted the use of opioid treatment medication are required to allow people with opioid use disorder to take proven medications that can put them on a path toward recovery and rehabilitation," Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke said in a statement.
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Daily Report Online

'Overall It's Been a Mess': Hackers Cripple Court System

"We haven't been able to verify court records, get copies of documents, or check on the status of someone's case," said Atlanta defense attorney Michael Bixon Friday.
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