Courts & Judiciary JD Director's Column By Ms. Tori Jo Wible, Chicago, IL Fall is here again, the new bar year has begun, with all the excitement of new programs, new leaders, and this year with the promise of in-person meetings.
Courts & Judiciary Remote Hearings in a Post Pandemic World: Adaptation and Adoption of Presumptive Standards in Arizona By Hon. Samuel A. Thumma, Phoenix, AZ, and Mr. Marcus W. Reinkensmeyer, Phoenix, AZ Judge Thumma and Mr. Reinkensmeyer discuss the Arizona Supreme Court's recently adopted Presumptive Standards for Remote and In-Person Hearings.
Diversity & Inclusion A Welcome Return: Civics Education and Outreach at Annual in Chicago By Hon. Diana Song Quiroga, Laredo, TX Judge Song Quiroga recaps the Judicial Division's Diversity Day at Annual and previews upcoming webinar programs and what members can expect from the Diversity Committee at the 2023 Midyear Meeting.
Courts & Judiciary AJC Chair's Column By Hon. Jacqueline H. Nguyen, Los Angeles, CA There is much work that needs to be done, and I am excited and honored to chair the Appellate Judges Conference this year. I remain grateful to the judiciary’s workforce, tirelessly working to deliver critical services to our communities.
Appellate Practice Council of Appellate Lawyers Chair's Column By Mr. Mark A. Kressel, Los Angeles, CA Fall brings many opportunities to CAL members, including the AJEI Summit, Board nominations, and a chance to join committees and get involved.
Appellate Practice Council of Appellate Staff Attorneys Chair's Column By Hon. Jess D. Mekeel, Denver, CO Fall is here. For some, that means pumpkin-spice everything - lattes, cereal, cookies, and even Spam! But for CASA, fall means that my tenure as Chair is in its home stretch and that this will be my final column for the JD Record.
Court Administration LC Chair's Column By Mr. Daniel F. Gourash, Westlake, OH The Lawyers Conference has new programs planned for the 2022-2023 year, and is keeping up with our long-standing programs like the Supreme Court Admissions and Judicial Outreach Week.
Administrative Law NCALJ Chair's Column By Hon. Patricia B. Miles, San Francisco, CA Serving as Chair of NCALJ from September 1, 2022 through August 2023 is a tremendous privilege. This year, we plan to involve members in the work of NCALJ as never before.
Courts & Judiciary The Drafting and Passing of Resolution 200 By Hon. John C. Allen, IV, Chicago, IL Last year, the Chair of the Judicial Division worked with the leadership of NCALJ to establish a special JD task force to study and propose solutions for the issue surrounding decisional independence.
Federal Government NCFTJ Chair's Column By Hon. Willie J. Epps, Jr., Jefferson City, MO Life around us has picked up the pace as jury trials resume, in-person proceedings return to dockets, and many of us venture farther afield to travel this summer. We eagerly await the return of the first in-person Annual Meeting this August.
Traffic & Drug Courts NCSCJ Chair's Column By Hon. Andra Sparks, Birmingham, AL As I begin my time Chair of the National Conference of Specialized Court Judges, I won’t list lofty goals that we have to accomplish to claim success. Our aim will be far simpler: Better educational options, engagement, connection, and membership.
Military Major Changes in the Uniform Code of Military Justice By Col. Michael Lewis, U.S. Air Force (ret.) Col. Lewis discusses how The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 includes historic changes to how the Armed Services will prosecute certain victim-centric offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Military NCSCJ Recognizes Top Military Judges Course Graduates By Col. Linda Strite Murnane, U.S. Air Force (ret.), Beavercreek, OH The National Conference of Specialized Court Judges recognized the top graduates of the 65th Military Judges Course during the investiture ceremony held on July 1, 2022, at the Army Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School.
Courts & Judiciary NCSTJ Chair's Column By Hon. Vivian Medinilla, Wilmington, DE As is so often echoed by our members, much of what we gain from our National Conference of State Trial Judges involvement are the good times we share - and the memories we make - from our opportunities to meet.
Highway to Justice: Fall 2022 Highway to Justice is a source for news and updates on national traffic safety news geared towards judges, produced through the ABA Judicial Division's Judicial Outreach Liaison Program with support from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
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