Briefs
The question of judicial compensation â not just how much, but the mechanism used to set the amount â has been a part of the American discourse on judicial independence since […]
A Finer Point
Natasha Ramras is an Oregon/Washington painter who uses acrylic and oil to capture the beauty of the Pacific Northwest in her landscapes and the salient issues of the day in her contemporary works. […]
Redlines
In a very short browse on Westlaw, I found some sentences that, in my view, would be improved by contractions: […]
Feature
The most diverse, tech-savvy, anxious, and socially conscious generation to date is entering the legal profession. Members of Generation Z, also called âGen Zâ or âZoomers,â will soon fill the […]
Feature
by Richard L. Vining, Jr. and Teena Wilhelm
Vol. 106 No. 3 (2023) | Forging New TrailsThe diversity of the American bench is frequently scrutinized by politicians, journalists, academics, and jurists themselves. This has been particularly true in recent years as the U.S. Supreme Court has […]
Feature
by David F. Levi, Margaret H. Lemos, Barry Friedman and Andrew D. Martin
Vol. 106 No. 3 (2023) | Forging New TrailsPolitical scientists and legal scholars donât necessarily have the same perspectives when it comes to the study of how judges make decisions. Legal scholars tend to take a more internal […]
Feature
The curious phenomenon of visiting judges and its serious benefits to the federal courts There is a curious phenomenon in the federal courts. An attorney recently arguing before the First Circuit […]
Briefs
For centuries, courts have grappled with the question of speedy and timely justice. Until the 20th century, this was almost exclusively viewed as a legal question: At what point does […]
Feature
by Brandon Garrett, Laurence R. Helfer, Mark Godsey, Luca Lupà ria and Jayne Huckerby
Judicature International (2021-22) | An online-only publicationIn the last decade, nations have begun to formally recognize an individualâs right â at any time â to raise post-conviction claims of factual innocence. Despite the recognition at the state level, no international human rights instrument fully recognizes the right to assert oneâs claim of innocence.
News Brief, News Roundup
Find a summary of news and headlines related to courts, judiciaries, and the rule of law from around the world in October 2022.
