Recommendations for a Senate Special Committee on Judicial Nominations
A leading responsibility of the American College of Trial Lawyers is to…
Read MoreOverarching Principles Applicable to Civil Trials
This paper sets out eight basic concepts that the College regards as…
Read MoreOngoing Constitutional Challenges to the Criminal Justice System as a Result of the Pandemic
A discussion of constitutional rights and statutory frameworks implicated by the criminal…
Read MoreMentoring the Next Generation of Trial Lawyers: Developing Excellent Trial Lawyers in an Era of Diminishing Trials
The number of trials, particularly civil jury trials, continues to decline. Since…
Read MoreThe Need to Promote and Defend Fair and Impartial Courts
In this report, a sequel to Judicial Independence: A Cornerstone of Democracy…
Read MoreJudicial Independence: A Cornerstone of Democracy Which Must Be Defended
Any perceived threat to judicial independence should summon the legal profession to…
Read MoreIssues to be Considered When Preparing for and Conducting a Civil Jury Trial During the Pandemic
This paper provides detailed guidance for lawyers and judges considering whether civil…
Read MoreImproving Jury Deliberations Through Jury Instructions Based on Cognitive Science
The goals here are straightforward: to increase the thoroughness of jurors’ evidence…
Read MoreGuidelines on Conducting Remote Video Depositions and Examinations for Discovery
The American College of Trial Lawyers recognizes the impact COVID-19 is having…
Read MoreEffective Use of Pretrial Diversion in Criminal Cases
This paper reviews the evidence of the declining use of diversion among…
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