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gavel and marijuana
gavel and marijuana

A new survey shows that a clear majority of judges are not morally opposed to legalizing recreational use of marijuana. But the opposition is vocal and includes judges who have the most experience in han...

Judges’ views on marijuana legalization look like the public’s—with one significant exception

A new survey shows that a clear majority of judges are not morally opposed to legalizing recreational use of marijuana. But the opposition is vocal and includes judges who have the most experience in han...

Election Money
Election Money

It’s nearly as polarizing as asking basketball fans who’s better: Michel Jordan or LeBron James?;  asking the table which toppings to order on the pizza; or asking science fiction fans to choose bet...

The age-old question: Should judges be appointed or elected? Here’s what you said

It’s nearly as polarizing as asking basketball fans who’s better: Michel Jordan or LeBron James?;  asking the table which toppings to order on the pizza; or asking science fiction fans to choose bet...

RX
RX

Our Question of the Month for May asked if you consider yourself adequately prepared to handle issues related to the opioid crises in your courtroom. A majority said no. Of 406 responses, 59 percent...

Survey: Most judges don’t feel adequately prepared to deal with the opioid crisis

Our Question of the Month for May asked if you consider yourself adequately prepared to handle issues related to the opioid crises in your courtroom. A majority said no. Of 406 responses, 59 percent...

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