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By Brad Kutner | Avalon Zoppo | September 29, 2022
Lawmakers are looking to avert a government shutdown, but what happens with the federal courts if those efforts fail? Plus, it was a big week for Third Circuit nominations.
By Avalon Zoppo | Brad Kutner | September 22, 2022
This week's issue starts with a push to add more judges, and drama at the most recent judicial nomination hearings.
By Avalon Zoppo | September 15, 2022
"[T]he intensity of the confirmation process, I fear, is leading some younger judges to think they've just been put on a team," one judge said.
By Brad Kutner | Avalon Zoppo | September 8, 2022
This week, we took a closer look at a memorable dissent from a federal appeals court judge, and why one court watcher called it an example of "why diversity on the bench is so critical."
By Brad Kutner | Avalon Zoppo | September 1, 2022
President Joe Biden is quick to brag about his successes in appointing 76 judges in his first 200-plus days in office, the most compared to any other POTUS by this point in their term. But he'll need to pick up the pace to fill as many of the remaining 75 district and circuit court vacancies, especially if Democrats lose their Senate majority after the midterm elections.
By Brad Kutner | Avalon Zoppo | August 25, 2022
This week we heard from an outgoing circuit judge on her thoughts on mandatory retirement ages for judges. Spoiler alert, she supports them.
By Avalon Zoppo | August 18, 2022
Illinois Appellate Court Justice David Ellis, who has authored 18 crime fiction books, talks about how judges can use storytelling techniques to write more accessible judicial opinions.
By Avalon Zoppo | Brad Kutner | August 11, 2022
"Reinhart was on duty at a particular time. They presented him with the affidavits and he has to make the call; he's doing his job," said a former federal judge.
By Avalon Zoppo | Brad Kutner | August 4, 2022
The former Fourth Circuit judge worked with lawmakers on the creation of the Electoral Count Act of 2022.
By Avalon Zoppo | Brad Kutner | July 28, 2022
This week, we're taking a look at the increasing diversity of the bench under President Biden, thanks to a new report from the American Bar Association.
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