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Gavel and toy army men

By Linda Strite Murnane, Colonel, USAF, Ret. I served my last 10 years of a 29.5-year military career as a military trial judge. A day in my life usually began with packing a suitcase. U.S. military trial...

A Day in the Life of a Military Trial Judge

By Linda Strite Murnane, Colonel, USAF, Ret. I served my last 10 years of a 29.5-year military career as a military trial judge. A day in my life usually began with packing a suitcase. U.S. military trial...

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pillars overlooking washington dc

Our February Question of the Month asked judges if they believe the judiciary is, in practice, a coequal branch of the government, as the Constitution envisions. The overwhelming opinion of the NJC alum...

Survey: Judges no longer feel the judiciary is a ‘coequal’ branch

Our February Question of the Month asked judges if they believe the judiciary is, in practice, a coequal branch of the government, as the Constitution envisions. The overwhelming opinion of the NJC alum...

Social Media warning sign
Social Media warning sign

By Justice Daniel J. Crothers Judges often wonder if they may join online social networks. Jurisdictions universally say yes, but they either prohibit or urge extreme caution when posting with people who app...

Social media do’s and don’ts

By Justice Daniel J. Crothers Judges often wonder if they may join online social networks. Jurisdictions universally say yes, but they either prohibit or urge extreme caution when posting with people who app...

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