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2019-2020 Committee Enrollment Open
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The Judges' Journal: Judges and the Media
The quickly evolving world of media has left some judges struggling to adapt. Judge Epps and other authors in this issue of The Judges’ Journal warn about the pitfalls of judges interacting poorly with the media, but they also suggest that avoidance is not the answer. Effectively interacting with the media can allow transparency and help maintain the public’s confidence in the judiciary.
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Judicial Division CLE Programs, Meetings & Events
Oct
29
Events | Webinar
Adjudicating Land Use Claims
CLE 90 min
Need to get a handle on the complex issues surrounding how to appeal land use permit decisions? Bring your questions about the various courts and procedures in which your land-use issues may be litig…
Nov
14
Events | In-Person
2019 Appellate Judges Education Institute Summit
Save-the-Date for the 2019 AJEI SUMMIT held Nov. 14-17 at the Grand Hyatt Washington Hotel, in Washington, D.C. This is the nation’s premier appellate educational event for judges, appellate lawyers…
Mar
09
Events | In-Person
13th Annual Arbitration Training Institute
This two-day interactive course provides a thorough look at the entire arbitration process from the perspective of all participants - arbitrators, in-house counsel and advocates.
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Supreme Court Practice & Procedure (On-Demand CLE)
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OMG, I Have A Case In U.S. Tax Court! A Tax Court Basics Program Part 1 (On-Demand CLE)
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Autonomous Vehicles: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly (On-Demand CLE)
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