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Suspended Nicholas judge Callaghan, campaign consultant didn’t discuss rules for judges
The Nicholas County circuit judge, whom the state Supreme Court last week suspended for two years without pay over a campaign flier, never talked to his political consultant about the rules judges and judicial candidates in the state are expected to abide by.
Hard-Working Americans Who Play By The Rules Deserve Retirement Security
Doctors have a sworn obligation to put the best interests of their patients' above all other interests, including their own. Lawyers have a professional ...
How to Measure ROI From a Printed Marketing Campaign
The digital age makes it increasingly easy for us to track and record the success of our online marketing campaigns. Google Analytics, social media insights and many more online tracking tools encour…
Explainer: How does the Oireachtas seek to impeach a judge?
Any TD can seek a motion to remove a judge from office for ‘stated misbehaviour’
How Anchoring Can Influence Judges And Other Cognitive Biases
Are judges really able to do better than everyone else and minimize their biases?
How To Combine Print And Digital Marketing Campaigns
There are a number of techniques that allow print and digital to work together and produce joined up marketing that is greater than the sum of its parts.
What is an instant motion?
Is it just a term some Judges use? I check the Tentatives and have found invaluable cites and phrases I have been able to use at each point in my litigation. I have just come upon this phrase one of the Judges uses for more than one type of Motion, so I was curious.
What Should I Wear to Court?
Above All, Dress Respectfully You want to let the judge know the minute he or she sees you that you take this situation seriously. Don't just dress as if you're going to church or synagogue. Dress as
How to Find Out If You Should Request Recusal
Does your judge own stock in the company you're suing? Unless they're a major shareholder, like more than 5 or 10 percent major, it's not likely to be easy to dig up information that'll pop up in a regular...
Should Lawyers Be Forced to Learn Tech?
Judges and state bars have had various things to say about the technological competence of lawyers, but so far, only one state bar includes technology training as part of a lawyer's CLE requirements. Perhaps not surprisingly, given that their...
Who is judging the judges?
We know a lot more about judicial complaints than we used to but it remains the case that judges themselves judge judges
Is mentoring required by the Rules of Professional Conduct?
Most lawyers have a story of how someone or something affected them and gave them a reason to become a lawyer. What about after you became a lawyer? I have
Fighting Your Broker in Arbitration? Finra 'Judges' Give Some Tips
Investors who bring claims against stockbrokers could have a great case, but lose anyway. Sometimes that's because they make stupid mistakes, like whining about their personal problems.
How NOT to Become a Judge's Least Favorite Lawyer
If you look at the Ten Commandments, most of them tell you what not to do. That's because people -- with exceptions, like Santa Claus -- are generally inclined to do the wrong thing. It's what we do. Lawyers...
(Totally Unhelpful) Tips On How To Become A Judge
Perhaps you shouldn't take career advice from HowStuffWorks.
How We Judge Prosecutors Has to Change
Despite a wealth of evidence showing public safety can be improved by connecting people to needed social and health services, the internal metrics of prosecutors’ offices do little to incentivize this course of action.
Shouldn't Judges Be Tech Competent, Too?
Youth doesn't necessarily make a computer whiz, but it can help. Learn more from FindLaw's Technologist blog.
Do you know what makes your judge tick?
“A good lawyer knows the law; a great lawyer knows the judge.” I guess this is a good a time as any to discuss judicial bias.
Should Judges Delay Trials For Pregnant Lawyers?
Women should not be forced to view their pregnancies as career stumbling blocks or reasons to leave the legal profession.
Want Better Litigation Outcomes? Know Your Judges
With Gavelytics, you finally get the quantifiable and reliable judge information you need to customize your litigation strategy and increase your chances of winning.
Criminal impersonation? Judge says you have to keep it real
A Delaware judge says you can't be convicted of impersonating someone who doesn't exist.
