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Jasper County Prepares for Key Jury Trials: General Sessions Court Docket Highlights for the Week of May 19, 2025

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Jasper, South Carolina — The Jasper County General Sessions Court is set to address a docket of jury trials from May 19, 2025, as part of its ongoing judicial calendar. The Fourteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office will oversee the proceedings, which are expected to tackle a range of criminal cases during the week. The court’s schedule is crucial in managing the backlog of cases and ensuring timely justice for the community. Local officials emphasize the importance of these trials in the legal process, which not only serves to adjudicate criminal matters but also reflects the public’s … Read more

Exclusive Docket Dilemma: Uncovering the Risks of Judge-Shopping in America’s Court System

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Washington, D.C. — In the intricate labyrinth of the U.S. legal system, the practice commonly referred to as “judge-shopping” raises significant ethical questions and concerns about the fairness of judicial processes. This practice involves litigants attempting to have their cases heard by what they perceive to be favorable judges. It underscores a fundamental dilemma about the randomness and impartiality that are supposed to underpin the American judicial system. Judge-shopping can distort the justice trajectory as parties involved in a lawsuit might seek out a judge thought to be more likely to rule in their favor, … Read more

Mass Tort and Toxic Tort Legal Battles Soar in Federal Docket: Supreme Court and Appeals Courts Grapple with Groundbreaking Cases

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RALEIGH, North Carolina – With an increasing number of mass tort and toxic tort claims being brought to court, television screens are bombarded with advertisements encouraging victims to seek compensation through large verdicts. As the first settlements for contaminated water at Camp Lejeune are reached and over 50% of the federal docket is filled with multi-district litigation primarily stemming from mass tort cases, various courts are having to grapple with the complexities of these legal battles. The U.S. Supreme Court, 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, and the 1st District Illinois Appellate Court are among … Read more