Conference

Judicial Conference Takes Action to Eliminate Judge Shopping and Ensure Fairness in the Courtroom

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Washington, D.C. – The Judicial Conference of the United States has taken a significant step towards creating a fair and impartial justice system. In an effort to combat judge shopping and promote random case assignment, the governing body of federal courts has released guidelines for district courts to follow. This move aims to address the appearance of unfairness and restore public trust in the judicial process. Judge shopping refers to the practice of selecting a judge who is perceived to be sympathetic to a particular case. This has raised concerns about the integrity of the … Read more

U.S. Judicial Conference Takes Action to Curb “Judge-Shopping” Amid Public Backlash

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Judicial Conference recently issued new guidance that aims to make “judge-shopping” more difficult in the federal judiciary, following criticism from prominent Republicans in Congress. This term refers to the practice of conservative lawyers strategically selecting judges with similar ideologies for their cases. The guidance, approved on Tuesday, emphasizes that the new policies should not limit a court’s authority or discretion. Instead, they provide ways for courts to align their case assignment practices with the long-standing policy of random case assignment. The objective is to crack down on lawyers who engage in … Read more

Get Ready for the Legal Innovators California Conference: First Release Tickets Now Available!

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SAN FRANCISCO – First release tickets are now available for the Legal Innovators California conference, which will take place on June 4 and 5 in San Francisco. The conference, organized by Cosmonauts and chaired by Richard Tromans, Founder of Artificial Lawyer, will span two days, with the first day dedicated to law firms and the second day focused on in-house and legal operations. In addition to law firms, leading figures from academia and the investment world will also join as speakers. Some of the speakers already confirmed for the event include Steve Gong, Patent Counsel … Read more

Clemson Watches Closely as ACC and Florida State Engage in Legal Battle Over Conference Exit

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The recent lawsuits between the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and Florida State University (FSU) have caught the attention of Clemson, another member of the ACC. It is widely believed that Clemson would seize the opportunity to leave the ACC if offered an invitation from either the Southeastern Conference (SEC) or the Big Ten Conference. However, all ACC members, including Clemson, are contractually obligated to remain in the conference for the next ten years, unless a way out can be found. The legal battle began when FSU filed a lawsuit against the ACC … Read more