One often hears the term “sentencing guidelines” when following a federal criminal case. But what are they and how do they ...

Getting trial experience Gallagher noted that judges sometimes issue orders soliciting the participation of pro bono lawyers in certain cases. If a claim has no merit and needs to be "disposed of," he ...

It's not just bluster or politics; belittling the judiciary is a crucial step toward authoritarianism — and dismantling the rule of law. Credit: Getty Images. We are witnessing attempts to undermine ...

"The indispensable judicial requisite is intellectual humility." —Justice Felix Frankfurter, U.S. Supreme Court This past June, a majority of the Supreme Court once again treated established precedent ...

It should go without saying that violence against those fulfilling their civic duty is unlawful. Yet the tragedy last month in Minnesota demonstrates that such reminders must sadly be issued. In ...

Judge Thokozile Masipa’s decision to acquit Pistorius of murder has left many in South Africa asking that question. Masipa’s decision hinged on a little-known Latin term and a complex section of South ...