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Thomas Elias: Judge-shopping is a problem that will only get worse
Judge-shopping is a dangerous practice likely to continue as long as judges are appointed for their ideology, not their legal acumen
Vicarious Trauma: What is it and How Can Legal Culture Make it Worse?
Legal culture often exacerbates vicarious trauma experienced by lawyers and helping professions.
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?
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.
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...
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.
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
Why it Pays for Small Business to Use a Small Law Firm
If you run a small business, you have no doubt heard the usual reasons why you should consider taking your legal problems to a small law firm instead of a mega-firm: Lower hourly rates (no subsidization of fancy offices, boxes at FedEx Forum, flashy overhead,...
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.
Nonlawyer Legal Technicians: Access to Justice? Or Will They Make Things Worse?
These nonlawyer practitioners will end up replacing attorneys and may eventually abandon the underserved community they were created to serve.
Are Robot Lawyers a Solution or Problem?
While legal bloggers often opine on the potential doom and gloom that artificial intelligence and robots will bring to the legal profession, there may be more than one way to handle the incoming robot lawyer apocalypse. In a recent...
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.
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.
When Legal Problems Make People Sick
A Colorado program linking health care patients with attorneys delivers results.
Problem With A Vendor? Don’t Threaten A Lawsuit, Threaten An RFP
Threaten their future business income, and they just may snap into action.
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…
