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National Law Journal

Are More Federal Judgeships on the Horizon?

The JUDGES Act would authorize 63 new permanent district court judgeships across the country over 10 years, including in Texas, California and other states where judges are dealing with particularly high caseloads.
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National Law Journal

White & Case, Greenberg Traurig and Saul Ewing Recruit New Partners in DC Region

Federal legislation has fueled demand for energy, aviation, and environmental expertise, while IP litigation and AI technologies continue to fuel demand for patent lawyers.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Is the Proposed Constitutional Amendment for Appellate Judge Selections Still Under Consideration?

"Our primary concern is with proposing a constitutional amendment without robust engagement from stakeholders, including the bar association, members of the legal community, and civil rights advocates," Sarah Fajardo, the policy director for the ACLU-NJ, told the Law Journal.
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New York Law Journal

Bill to Lift NY's Lifetime Ban on Felons Serving Jury Duty Is Set To Go to Gov.'s Office

The Jury of Our Peers Act, if signed into law, would follow New York lawmakers' restoration of voting rights to persons convicted of felonies, on their release from incarceration, in 2021.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

NY Governor to Mull Rollback of Public Notaries' Record-Keeping Requirements

Public notaries saw a steep year-over-year decline as of the latest figures provided by the Department of State to the New York Law Journal on Tuesday.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

'It's a Game Changer': What DeSantis' New Laws Mean to Law Firms

"We have always been at a disadvantage financially with our staffs, and I'm speaking for every single clerk throughout the state," said a South Florida court clerk about one new law's impact.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Legislation to Expand on NY Courts' Piecemeal e-Filing Program Headed to Gov.

The bill points out that e-filing isn't mandatory in certain major classes of civil cases in state Supreme Court, such as matrimonial and Article 78 cases against state agencies and government.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Cameras in New York State Courtrooms: A Short Update

On balance, we believe that New York should join the majority of jurisdictions that permit cameras in the courtroom. In our opinion, the factors favoring legislative change are overwhelming.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Bill to Lift Constitutional Cap on Trial Court Judges Clears Hurdle

November 2025 would be the earliest that the No Cap Act could become law. Lawmakers were wrapping up the session, returning to Albany in January.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

NY Litigators Debate New Version of Grieving Families Act En Route to Gov. for Third Year

The revised bill brings acknowledgement to the value of the death of a child or older family members, such as a grandparent. It also accounts for domestic partners.
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