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ALI Members Elected to the AAAS

The American Academy of Arts & Sciences (AAAS) has announced the election of its newest members, which includes ALI members Rachel E. Barkow of NYU School of Law, Merrick B. Garland of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, , President and Director-Counsel of ...

Nathan Hecht Delivers IJA’s Brennan Lecture on Judicial Independence

On March 6, Nathan L. Hecht of the Supreme Court of Texas delivered the Institute of Judicial Administration’s 25th Annual Brennan Lecture on State Courts and Social Justice.

In his speech Chief Justice Hecht addressed current threats to judicial independence, including the pressures exerted by political polarization ...

Jeffrey Beaver Receives Frohnmayer Award for Public Service

Jeffrey A. Beaver of Miller Nash was presented with the 17th Annual Frohnmayer Award for Public Service from the University of Oregon Law School Alumni Association on April 12.

Mr. Beaver was selected for this award in recognition of his extensive community service and impactful legal work. His ...

Brett Busby Elected to Supreme Court of Texas

J. Brett Busby has been appointed to the Supreme Court of Texas. Justice Busby was Gov. Greg Abbott’s second nominee to the high court and his first to require confirmation from the Legislature.

“I have a deep respect for the justices who serve on the Supreme Court ...

Michael Baylson on Cross-Border Discovery

Michael M. Baylson of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania coauthored an article with Sandra A. Jeskie for the Spring 2019 issue of Judicature.

 “Overseas Obligations: Update on Cross-Border Discovery” provides updates in response to an article published in the Winter 2016 edition ...