21 Apr A Plain Language Summary for Pro Se Litigants (and Everyone)
A handful of judges have started including a plain language summary in cases involving pro se litigants. Why shouldn't they always do it?
The Judiciary Tag
28 Mar The Way We Talk About Firing Squads In This Country
There are currently conversations about firing squads taking place all over the United States — except for in courtrooms.
20 Feb An Independent Judiciary That Plays For One Team
Most Americans want a judiciary independent from politics. But what about a judiciary that's independent from the government?
21 Jan In The Judiciary, Even A Seat Belt Is A Double-Edged Sword
Our judiciary is under more scrutiny now than ever before, and it's not just politics. Don't believe me? Let's talk about a seat belt.
14 Jan Some Of My Favorite Federal Judges Were Prosecutors
The courts are unbalanced when it comes the experience of Federal judges with most having a prosecutorial background while few worked in legal aid.
08 Dec Winning on Appeal and Losing on Remand
Even after winning on appeal, defendants face an uphill battle when their case returns to the judge who presided over it the first time.