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nexvold
nexvold

“Your Honor, I’ve made that motion before eight different judges, and you’re the first one to deny it.” As weak as this lawyer’s argument was from a legal standpoint, the implication was clear: You...

Today I learn, tomorrow I teach

“Your Honor, I’ve made that motion before eight different judges, and you’re the first one to deny it.” As weak as this lawyer’s argument was from a legal standpoint, the implication was clear: You...

jury
jury

Nearly 9 out 10 NJC alumni responding to this month’s one-question survey said they do not employ summary jury trials. Various reasons were given, but the majority who left comments had never heard of the ...

Why summary jury trials haven’t caught on with most judges

Nearly 9 out 10 NJC alumni responding to this month’s one-question survey said they do not employ summary jury trials. Various reasons were given, but the majority who left comments had never heard of the ...

summary jury trial
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stapler
stapler

Changes in laws and in everyday practices seem to crawl along in our court system, usually brought about by absolute necessity and occurring every decade or so. I discovered changes that I hadn’t known abo...

No gavel? Bang your stapler; and don’t file sandwiches

Changes in laws and in everyday practices seem to crawl along in our court system, usually brought about by absolute necessity and occurring every decade or so. I discovered changes that I hadn’t known abo...

active-retired judge, Claremore, Oklahoma...
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