Database

UGA Law Professor Unveils Groundbreaking Database and Book Exposing Flaws in Multidistrict Litigation Justice

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Athens, Georgia – Elizabeth Chamblee Burch, a professor at the University of Georgia School of Law, has released her latest book, Mass Tort Deals: Backroom Bargaining in Multidistrict Litigation. This comprehensive work draws on extensive empirical research and data related to multidistrict litigation, revealing a concerning trend: the judicial system’s lack of checks and balances often favors everyone except the plaintiffs involved. To complement the book’s publication, Burch has collaborated with the university’s technology department to create a publicly accessible database that enables users to delve deeper into the realm of multidistrict litigation. This database, … Read more

New York Unveils Comprehensive Judge Database: Empowering Voters with Key Insights Ahead of Election Day

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New York — Voters in the state now have enhanced access to comprehensive information about judges they may encounter on ballots and in courtrooms, thanks to a new online platform launched by Scrutinize, a group focused on judicial transparency. This database features detailed records for over 1,200 active judges, highlighting those who are up for reelection or reappointment. Scrutinize’s Executive Director Oded Oren emphasized the initiative’s aim to demystify judges’ records, making them more accessible to the public. Traditionally, residents across New York have had little information at their disposal regarding the jurists who wield … Read more

Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Conservative Group, Demanding Access to Voter Rolls for Database Expansion

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Santa Fe, New Mexico – A federal judge has issued a ruling stating that New Mexico election officials violated the National Voter Registration Act by refusing to provide voter rolls to a conservative group and its public online database. U.S. District Court Judge James Browning’s decision largely favors the Voter Reference Foundation, which seeks to expand a free database of registered voters to allow other organizations and individuals to search for potential fraud. However, critics argue that making voter lists widely available could expose sensitive information to bad actors or potentially disenfranchise voters through intimidation … Read more

New Database Empowers Young Lawyers to Review Judges and Expose Workplace Misconduct

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Washington, D.C. — A new database is set to launch next month, offering young lawyers the opportunity to review their experiences working for judges and providing law students with insights into the reputations of potential employers. Created by former law clerk Aliza Shatzman, the platform aims to address concerns regarding abusive behavior by judges and improve workplace conditions for judicial employees. Shatzman, who founded the Legal Accountability Project in 2022, has already received over 800 surveys from current and former clerks since beginning her efforts last April. Her own experience with an abusive judge derailed … Read more