Tag: Court System
Federal Judgeships: Potential Increase in the Works? Federal Judgeships Expansion: What Lies Ahead?
It seems that the potential increase in federal judgeships is back on the table after three decades. During a recent Senate Judiciary Committee meeting, Sen. Lindsey Graham highlighted that the last time Congress passed...
Decrease Assignment Load for Public Defenders: Data-Based Study
The National Advisory Commission on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals, also known as the “the NAC Standards,” established workload standards for public defenders in 1972. These standards, which were not based on data or...
Judicial Silence Amid Partisan Attacks: Former Judges Question
Former Judges Speak Out Against Partisan Attacks on JudiciaryIn today's tumultuous political climate, the judiciary is facing unprecedented challenges from partisan attacks. Former U.S. District Judge Paul Grimm of the District of Maryland has...
Champion of Democratic Principles and Indigent Defense: ABA Medal Recipient’s Career
Emmet Bondurant, a champion of democratic principles and indigent defense, will be receiving the prestigious ABA Medal at the upcoming ABA Annual Meeting in recognition of his lifelong dedication to fighting for justice in...
The Unified Patent Court: One Year In Unified Patent Court: A Year in Review
IPWatchdog Unleashed is a new podcast that delves into the world of intellectual property, discussing law, news, policy, and politics related to innovation, technology, and creativity. The host, Gene Quinn, a renowned patent attorney...
US Judge Praises Advancement of New Judgeships BillExpanding Judgeships Bill Receives High Praise
Happy Friday everyone! This week, there was some exciting news in the world of judiciary as the Senate Judiciary Committee pushed forward a bill that could potentially lead to the creation of new federal...