Goals
The JD Record is a newsletter designed to keep the Judicial Division membership engaged and informed of the Divisions activities through concise, easy to read articles. Circulated via email and posted online, the contents shall include, in easily identifiable sections for the Division and each Conference:
- A column authored by the JD Chair and each Conference Chair.
- A bulletin board for notices and announcements of future Division and Conference events, activities, and deadlines.
- Articles that cover current topics of interest within the Division’s programming and membership.
- Articles reporting on past events and activities which were important to the mission of the Division and Conferences, including the recognition of outstanding leaders.
Purpose
The JD Record provides a platform to promote Judicial Division wide news and events, and an opportunity for members to express and share information, insights and experiences relating to the judiciary with other members of the Judicial Division.
Philosophy
The Judicial Division encourages in-depth writing and seeks to publish the highest quality of content and materials. The Judicial Division encourages the expression of a variety of viewpoints on undecided or contested issues and seeks to publish thoughtful analysis when presented in a civil and courteous manner.
Editorial Policy
The Judicial Division grants its authors a wide latitude of expression and encourages thoughtful presentation of a wide variety of viewpoints but reserves the right to edit and, if necessary, revise any submission before publication to conform to the ABA’s editorial requirements and procedures, including ABA standards of style, editing, and format, and the Judicial Division’s policies and procedures.
All publications are required to be reviewed and approved by the JD Record Editorial Board before publication. The Judicial Division reserves the right to reject any submission and to retract or reject any publication at any point in the publication process if there are any concerns with its content, including any content that is inconsistent with the ABA’s goals and policies. The Judicial Division does not guarantee publication of any submission.
For any content submitted for potential publication, the Judicial Division will assume that the submitted content has not been submitted or already published elsewhere. The publication may not be submitted elsewhere while it is being evaluated by the Judicial Division for potential publication. If the submission has been previously published or is scheduled to be published elsewhere, the Author must communicate that fact to the Judicial Division.
Comply with ABA Standards
By submitting a work for publication, all authors acknowledge they have reviewed the ABA Business Conduct Standards (BCS) and agree to comply with all applicable provisions.
The Judicial Division requires that all conflicts of interest, such as those identified in the ABA Business Conduct Standards, be disclosed in any content or material submitted for publication. At a minimum, the Judicial Division requires that any content or material submitted for publication contain the identity of all authors and their professional affiliations, both to establish their qualifications and to reveal any potential conflicts of interest.
Authors must agree not to submit any content that infringes upon or violates the copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights of any person or organization.
Prohibit Content That Is Partisan Political Advocacy For or Against Any Political Candidate or Party
The Judicial Division will not publish any content or material that is partisan political advocacy for or against any political candidate or party; however, fair criticism, analysis and comment consistent with the policies contained within this Editorial Policy will be considered for publication.
Prohibit Content That Is Defamatory or Violates the Law
The Judicial Division will not publish any content or material that is defamatory or violates the law. The Judicial Division supports the expression and publication of a variety of viewpoints, including those that are controversial or unpopular, but only when done in a civil manner. Decisions to publish articles that express unpopular opinions or encourage controversy are within the Judicial Division’s discretion.
Disclaimer of ABA Opinion and Disclaimer of Legal Advice
The publication will carry the following disclaimer statements:
The materials contained herein represent the opinions of the authors and editors and should not be construed to be those of either the American Bar Association or the Judicial Division unless adopted pursuant to the bylaws of the Association.
The materials contained herein are not intended as and cannot serve as a substitute for legal advice. Readers are encouraged to obtain advice from their own legal counsel. These materials and any forms and agreements herein are intended for educational and informational purposes only.