Public Statement, White Paper
Judicial Independence: A Cornerstone of Democracy Which Must Be Defended
Any perceived threat to judicial independence should summon the legal profession to…
Practice Aid, White Paper
Issues 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…
Practice Aid, White Paper
Improving Jury Deliberations Through Jury Instructions Based on Cognitive Science
The goals here are straightforward: to increase the thoroughness of jurors’ evidence…
Practice Aid, White Paper
Guidelines on Conducting Remote Video Depositions and Examinations for Discovery
The American College of Trial Lawyers recognizes the impact COVID-19 is having…
Practice Aid, White Paper
Effective Use of Pretrial Diversion in Criminal Cases
This paper reviews the evidence of the declining use of diversion among…
Practice Aid, White Paper
Constitutional Protections Implicated by the Reopening of Criminal Courts in the Face of the COVID-19 Pandemic
A discussion of early responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and their impact…
Practice Aid, Trial Advocacy Training, White Paper
Conducting Remote Hearings by Use of Remote Video
The pandemic impacted the ability of clients, lawyers, and judges to come…
Practice Aid, White Paper
Conducting Nonjury Trials by Use of Remote Video
A guide for judges and lawyers outlining the factors to consider when…