Judiciary Prepares for Gradual Reopening
Federal courts are getting ready to gradually reopen after shutting their doors and holding remote proceedings during the COVID-19 pandemic. …
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Ferguson Courts Told to Clean Up Their Act
Summary: The city of Ferguson has a long road ahead to mend the relations between government personnel and black members…
Software Can Resolve Some Small Claims and Family Law Disputes
Summary: Online programs are eliminating the need for attorneys and judges for cases over parking tickets, tax assessments, and even…
Hurricane Sandy Closes Down Courts
State and federal courts across the eastern seaboard remained closed on Tuesday due to Hurricane Sandy. Even the U.S. Supreme…
Philadelphia Courts Lose 92 Jobs; Layoffs Coming?
Philadelphia's courts have already slashed $4.3 million from their budget, leaving vacant 92 jobs, and reducing the weekly number of…
States Halting Jury Trials to Save Per Diems
From Page One of today's Los Angeles Times: The economic storm has come to this: Justice is being delayed or…
Judicial “Bully” Barred From Bench [Update]
From the Associated Press: A county judge described as a bully on the bench was stripped of her office Tuesday…