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Read more →Source: ABA e-Journal; February 1, 2021Author: Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean, Berkley School of Law, University of California Per curiam decisions handed down without briefing and oral argument generally do not get much attention, so it is understandable that the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling about qualified immunity in Taylor v. Riojas might have been overlooked, even by…
This 75-minute webinar reviews research-based approaches to modernize criminal case processing, reduce backlogs, and sustain successful operational improvements within the court’s culture. The issues discussed include the following: Is your court ready and able to apply proven criminal case management solutions to restart case processing? What should individual judges do to become more proficient in managing their criminal dockets? How can court leaders help reduce systemic barriers to improve criminal caseflow?
This webinar was held on December 17, 2020. This 75-minute webinar provides examples and techniques in leading with civility, decency, and humility, as well as improving and sustaining these values in court operations and cultures. The issues discussed include the following: What’s the difference between civility and decency? Why should court leaders care? How can…
Against the backdrop of the coronavirus, it remains to be seen just how much delay can be tolerated under the Sixth Amendment and the Speedy Trial Act. As the pandemic continues to ebb and flow throughout the United States and with some predicting (and planning for) a “second wave,” a “speedy” recovery appears increasingly unlikely, and with it, speedy trials
will likely be much more elusive. As seen in the nation’s most populous state, California, some extensions have already reached into 2021, and other jurisdictions have left their extensions pending indefinitely.
This webinar was held on November 19, 2020. It focuses on the following questions facing court leadership teams. How can courts prevent short-term and urgent matters from getting in the way of preparing and planning for the future? Where can the digital revolution be accelerated to improve the court-2-customer/user experience? What are the issues and…
Leading with Trust and Collaboration in a Post-COVID World Online OnlyAugust 22-25, 2021 Please read this post from August 10, 2021, about switching the conference to online only. VIEW LATEST AGENDA • DOWNLOAD LETTER “Without trust we don’t truly collaborate; we merely coordinate or, at best, cooperate. It is trust that transforms a group of…
A combination of COVID-19 and plunging oil prices have caused states’ tax revenues to drop more than 6% during the six months from the first pandemic shutdowns in March through the end of August.
