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Debate. The science of communication.
Debate. The science of communication.

According to our latest survey, judges disagree over whether the venerable “reasonable person” standard works as an objective test of responsible thinking and behavior. Our Question of the Month email...

A heated argument over the 'reasonable person'

According to our latest survey, judges disagree over whether the venerable “reasonable person” standard works as an objective test of responsible thinking and behavior. Our Question of the Month email...

Social Justice Together
Social Justice Together

The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides: In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein ...

If the local judge can be objective, so can the local jurors

The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides: In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein ...

Patience is the companion of wisdom
Patience is the companion of wisdom

Our April Question of the Month asked judges what signs, quotes, totems, lucky charms, etc., they keep on their bench for inspiration or as a reminder to themselves. Among the more than 250 judges who res...

Here are some of the things judges keep on their benches for inspiration or admonition

Our April Question of the Month asked judges what signs, quotes, totems, lucky charms, etc., they keep on their bench for inspiration or as a reminder to themselves. Among the more than 250 judges who res...

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