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NY appellate court clears path for CNY judicial races
The appellate court ruling yesterday paves the way for the re-nomination to occur.
Scientists watched over 100 videos of court trials to figure out how people lie
If you want to know how to spot a liar, a new study suggests you should look at their hands and listen for how much they talk about themselves.
How to Style Your Appeal, Part 3
Appeals are very technical. In the last blog, we covered the beginning sections of an appellate brief. There is opportunity to fashion a primer for argument with the presentation of facts and ...
Why These Appellate Judges Are Taking Senior Status
“They all could have gone senior much earlier and they're all some of, if not the most liberal voices on their own courts,” one legal expert said.
No, I’m Not the Court Reporter: Tips for Tackling Implicit Bias
We hope that by identifying some of the many methods of addressing common instances of bias, attorneys from all backgrounds will be empowered to counteract it in whatever way they feel most comfortable and appropriate.
How to Preserve Evidence of Internet Defamation
If you are going to go to court over defamation of your company online, you're going to need evidence.
Does a judge’s personal background matter in appellate decision-making?
The extent to which a judge’s personal background influences his or her decision-making is a matter of debate. Before being appointed to the United…
The destination is clear when there is a “source of truth”
Over the past 5 years, general counsel have become increasingly aware of the need for the corporate legal department to steward an enterprise contract management business process.
Is It Time for a Court Dedicated to Cybercrime?
While the internet has helped a lot of people, it has arguably helped cybercriminals, fraudsters & terrorists most, making cybercrime a very real threat to our online lives today. With all the complexities of prosecuting cybercrime, maybe it's time for a specialized court to be developed in order to handle these cases.
Lawyer Posts Hilarious Free Legal Advice Based On Things He's Seen
Oh, so DON'T bring drugs to your court appearance!
Can Technology Make the Civil Court System More Accessible?
The number of people involved in a civil court case without a lawyer has increased ninefold in 25 years. Pew Charitable Trusts wants to fix that problem with the help of technology.
Can my friend who's not a lawyer represent me in court?
Explains when someone who is not a lawyer can - and cannot - represent someone in court.
Young Immigrants, Seeking Deferred Action Help, Find Unexpected Path
As thousands of illegal immigrants are seeking legal help, often for the first time, many have learned they qualify for more-permanent forms of relief.
How savvy plaintiffs are abusing a ridiculous judicial "quirk"
How savvy plaintiffs across the political spectrum are abusing a “quirk” of the justice system.
Let’s honor the life of a great American who took an unconventional path
