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More On Impact of DC Events on Judicial Deference to Congress
Professor Tribe has pointed out to me, in response to my recent blog post about the possible impact of DC happenings on judicial deference to Congress, that: “. . . deference to Congress isn’t either good or bad in itself, … Continue reading
Posted in Access to Justice Generally, Budget Issues, Federal Courts, Supreme Court
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Will DC Events Impact Judicial Deference to Congress
There is an interesting article in Politico today about how anger at Congress is increasing in the Federal Judiciary. The article focuses mainly on how upset the courts are at the financial impact of sequestration and the shutdown on the … Continue reading
Guest Post From World Bank’s Paul Prettitore on Legal Aid in Jordan
Here is a fascinating guest post from Paul Prettitore of the World Bank on knowlege of, and access to, legal aid in Jordan. Readers will find many resonances, and also many differences. I think we have a lot to learn … Continue reading
Maybe Judges Should Assign Literary Reading to Litigants — and to Themselves
A great article today online in the NYT Mind blog on the impact of reading literary fiction. Reading Chekhov for a few minutes makes you better at decoding what other people are feeling. But spending the same amount of time … Continue reading
Posted in Judicial Ethics, Research and Evalation
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NYT Piece on Doctor “Mindfulness” has Major Implications for Lawyers and Judges
A fascinating article in the New York Times focuses on doctor “mindfulness” suggests how helpful it is to train professionals on how to clear their minds so that they can focus on the person and situation in front of them. … Continue reading
Posted in Judicial Ethics
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Reflecting on Court Technology at Midtown Community Court’s 20th Anniversary
It is hard to believe that the 20th anniversary of Midtown Community Court is fast approaching. While not the first drug court — that honor goes to Miami Dade — Midtown is broadly recognized as having played a major role … Continue reading
Posted in Court Management, This Blog
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ABA Task Force Recommends Legal Education Changes, Including Licensing of Less Trained Legal Pofessionals
Just released, and drawing wide attention, is the Draft Report of the ABA Task Force on Legal Education. The NYT Summary: Faced with rising student debt and declining applications to law schools, a task force of the American Bar Association … Continue reading
Posted in Law Schools, Pro Bono
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Fordham Law Shool Plans Broad Access Symposium Nov 1 in NYC
Fordham Law School plans a broad Symposium on Access to Justice, on Nov 1 at their campus near Lincoln Center in Manhattan. While I find the formal title “Until Civil Gideon” a little confusing, the overall agenda gives a feel … Continue reading
Posted in Access to Justice Generally, Meetings
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Michigan Intrpreter Rule May Raise Questions About Middle Income Access to Justice
A recently issued Michigan court rule, dealing with interpreter costs, raises broader and troubling questions about middle income access to justice. As reported by the Detroit Free Press, the US Attorney for Michigan points out that the rule, which requires … Continue reading
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Implications of the “No Lawyer Plus No Interpreter Equals No Access” Truism
With the release of the NCSC Call for Action on Limited English Proficiency, I have been thinking about the very complex relationship between the access to justice challenges suffered by those without a lawyer, and those without effective English proficiency. … Continue reading
Posted in LEP, Self-Help Services
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NYT Article on Gender and Class at Havard Business School Inspires Admissions Rule Suggestion
On Sunday the New York Times ran an article that was both inspiring and chilling. Bottom line — energetic intervention by the administration almost completely eliminated the prior huge grade gap between men and women. The chilling context, however, is … Continue reading
Posted in Law Schools
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Greater DOJ Inlolvement in Defense Services Issues Gets Attention
The intervention by the Department of Justice in the quality of indigent defense services — very much a first from this administration — is getting deserved praise. NPR had a story: . . . an unprecedented recent court filing from … Continue reading
Posted in Dept. of Justice, Funding, Public Defender
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Training 211 Operators on Legal Access Resources Has Major Impact in Minnesota Collaboration
One of the great — and too little explored — potentials of having integrated access services is the potential of much better linkages with broader help gateways. A recent report on such an approach in the Minnesota Twin Cities area … Continue reading
Posted in Funding, Referral Systems, Self-Help Services, Technology
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Fascinating UK Project on Making Outcome Data Easily Available Might Offer Models
Here is a fascinating description of a UK project that makes re-offending data available to non-profits working in the justice system. This flagship initiative allows charities to access real data on offending rates. It works like this; a charity that … Continue reading
Posted in Research and Evalation
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Martha Bergmark’s Son’s Film Featured in Washington Post
Many, of not most, of the readers of this blog are well familiar with Martha Bergmark and her wonderful work, including as VP of NLADA and as head of the groundbreaking Mississippi Center for Justice. Martha will be taking charge … Continue reading
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