A Look Back At The 2025 Dumpster Fire
Three trends dominated this year's coverage.
When Being A Judge Isn’t A Big Enough Accomplishment…
This judge knows what he's writing about!
The New Way Litigators Handle Depositions Applies AI Every Step Of The Way
Depositions by Filevine help with scheduling, tracking goals, and trial prep.
DOJ Ditches ABA Judicial Vetting Because ‘Being Qualified’ Is Too Woke
Make Judges Unqualified Again!
He’ll Have Fun Fun Fun Till The Judge Takes His Hellcat Away
The judge was very specific in his conditions for release.
Lawyers, Judges, Please Let The ‘I Went To Law School Because I’m Bad At Math’ Joke Die Its Long-Overdue Death
If you have a lawyer who is bad at math, you have a problem.
More Judges Should Hold Settlement Conferences
Only a few judges in the courts in which I practice personally preside over settlement conferences, but the results of such settlement conferences have been amazing.
Product Spotlight: Lexis® Verdict & Settlement Analyzer
Put away the guesswork—Lexis® Verdict & Settlement Analyzer helps legal professionals assess case potential with confidence by using data-driven insights from the industry’s largest collection of verdicts and settlements.
Are Judges Paid Enough Money?
Could judicial salaries be causing judge shortages?
Judges Usually Like To Reach A Middle Ground With Litigants
Judges have extremely difficult jobs, and it is hard to please all of the stakeholders in a matter during an adversarial process.
How About A Bench Hug?
The ultimate prize for judges who move cases along, get them resolved in short order, and deserve thanks for the jobs they have done.
Bullying Judge Gets Suspended
Yeah, a judge doesn't get to talk shit about the defendants in his courtroom.
Labor and Employment Federal Litigation Trends 2026
Drawing on more than a decade of data, the report equips law firms and corporate legal teams with actionable insights to better assess risk, refine strategy, and anticipate outcomes in today’s evolving workplace disputes.
Judge Sentenced To Jail Over Sexual Assault Of Co-Workers
He was accused of harassing and assaulting courthouse workers.
Much Of What Judges Do Is Not Glamorous
Numerous judges -- especially civil judges -- can spend the majority of their time overseeing the dockets of the hundreds, if not thousands, of cases they need to manage.
Is Judicial Feedback A No-No?
The California Supreme Court Commission on Judicial Ethics has published for comment a draft opinion on whether critiquing an attorney’s performance in trial violates various judicial canons of ethics.
Relativity Fest: Judges Face Nebulous Zone In Managing Discovery
Robe up! We're entering treacherous waters.