Category Archives: This Blog

The year in “Access to Justice”: Claudia Johnson Reports on Some Statistics from this Blog

From Claudia Johnson: Here I share with Richard’s permission some of the statistics behind the blog. In early 2011, when the blog just got started, the blog was getting less than 500 views a month.  The 2012 peak was reached … Continue reading

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Thoughts on an Award

I was happy and flattered to receive the Innovations Award at the Equal Justice Conference yesterday. Far beyond the undeniable personal pleasure, however, I’d like to think that this  award represents a recognition on all sides of the extent to … Continue reading

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On Impact of Blogging — Plan to Permit Search Engine Indexing of This Blog, Policy on Comments

When I launched this blog almost a year and a half ago, I cautiously set it so that posts and comments would not be indexed on search engines.  I made this decision to minimize the risk of the blog generating … Continue reading

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One Year of Blogging — Some Reflections on the Year in Access to Justice

Today is the first anniversary of this blog.  306 posts, over 16,000 web views (and maybe the same number of subscriber push views), and counting.  Please celebrate with me by passing the word, and by encouraging folks to use the … Continue reading

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This Blog Named by ABA Journal as One of Top 100 Blogs — Opportunity to Vote for Best Blog in Twelve Caegories.

I am more touched by this than I expected, particularly because of the nomination by Allison McDermot of Pro Bono Net.  Here is the description of the blog at the ABA Journal listing of the top 100 blogs: Richard Zorza’s … Continue reading

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We Welcome Guest Blogger Claudia Johnson Blogging on ATJ Tablet Ideas

Our first guest blogger is Claudia Colindres Johnson who will be adding her perspectives on access to justice here for the next month or so.  I am particularly pleased to welcome Claudia (already a frequent commenter on the blog) because … Continue reading

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Judge Kevin Burke, New President of American Judges Association, Now Blogging

Many of you have heard Judge Burke (Wikipedia entry) speak forcefully and movingly about the need for access to justice and the role of courts in making sure it is provided.  Judge Burke was one of the first judges in … Continue reading

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Should We Allow Search Engines to Index This Blog? — A Reader Poll

So far, out of an abundance of caution, I have refrained from allowing search engines to index this blog.  The main reason for my reluctance was the thought that doing so might make it easier for people to comment with … Continue reading

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Risks and Consequences — Implications for Access Advocacy

With all eyes fixed on Japan, it seems like a good time to reflect on risks and consequences.  (Actually, its hard for me to think about anything else, and it is fascinating how much traffic to this blog has dropped … Continue reading

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This Blog Integrated with Twitter — Take a Look at the Technola Blog

You can now share posts on this blog using your Twitter account.  There is a twitter button in the share area at the bottom of the post.  You only see this when you go into the full version of the … Continue reading

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This blog now is at www.accesstojustice.net

Richard Zorza’s Access to Justice Blog is now accessible through the unique domain http://www.accesstojustice.net. So feel free to share with your friends and lists.  Here is a description of the blog: Richard Zorza’s blog, at http://www.accesstojustice.net, is about access to … Continue reading

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As To Really Important Question: Folks did NOT Like the Old Top Graphic, Now Replaced

Update:  The photo is now replaced.  Almost everyone hated the photo, and no one really like it.  Thanks for your feedback. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I am experimenting with the poll tool that is included with the blog platform. Since I am getting … Continue reading

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Introductory Description of This Blog

This blog is about access to justice, and is designed for those in who in the field to obtain and discuss new ideas.  We define access to justice broadly to include innovations in courts, the bar, legal aid and community … Continue reading

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