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ALJ
ALJ

We administrative law judges often feel, at best, misunderstood by our trial-judge brethren and, at worst, looked down upon. That’s unfortunate because our day-to-day professional lives are more alike ...

My day as an ALJ

We administrative law judges often feel, at best, misunderstood by our trial-judge brethren and, at worst, looked down upon. That’s unfortunate because our day-to-day professional lives are more alike ...

microphones at podium
microphones at podium

A: The Model Code does not expressly prohibit a judge from speaking with the press. Judges may speak with the press at any time—but not about any matter. Educating the press and the public about the judici...

Ask the Model Code: When may a judge talk to the press?

A: The Model Code does not expressly prohibit a judge from speaking with the press. Judges may speak with the press at any time—but not about any matter. Educating the press and the public about the judici...

Result pie graph
Result pie graph

The survey results are in, and we’re sad to report that nearly two-thirds of judges feel that their standing with the public has deteriorated. Earlier this month our Question of the Month debuted by as...

Judges are feeling less respected

The survey results are in, and we’re sad to report that nearly two-thirds of judges feel that their standing with the public has deteriorated. Earlier this month our Question of the Month debuted by as...

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