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Texas Justices Agree To Hear BNSF, Zurich Asbestos Suit
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Tenn. High Court Keeps ABA As Law School Accreditor
Statement in support of Missouri's Non-Partisan Court Plan and the role of judges
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - As the November general election nears, there have been inaccurate criticisms of the Supreme Court of Missouri, Missouri's Non-Partisan Court Plan, and judges facing retention votes in this election. Past elections suggest that such criticisms may continue. Informed public discussion depends upon a clear understanding of the role of judges and the structure of Missouri's judicial system. Judges are accountable to the Constitution and the written law – not personal preferences. They have a responsibility to decide cases based on the law, the facts presented, and the…
Meet The Attys Arguing Colo. Climate Tort At The High Court
U.S. Supreme Court Analysis: Voting Rights, Race and Power of Ideology
In a two-hour webinar analyzing the previous term of the U.S. Supreme Court, Albany Law Professor Vin Bonventre said it was ideological lines dividing the court and not beliefs about judicial activism versus restraint. Bonventre showed how the ideological split played out with many decisions ending up 6-3 in favor of the conservative majority. His … Continued The post U.S. Supreme Court Analysis: Voting Rights, Race and Power of Ideology first appeared on New York State Bar Association .
Attys Don't Share Roberts' Complaints About Oral Arguments
CH Robinson CLO Talks Montgomery, Dallas Verdict Impacts
Mich. Banking Brief: All The Notable Legal Updates In Q3
Illinois Supreme Court asked to review DUI conviction tied to troubled UIC lab testing
Illinois Supreme Court asked to review DUI conviction tied to troubled UIC lab testing A man convicted in a fatal DUI crash is asking the Illinois Supreme Court to review his case, arguing that cannabis test results used in his prosecution came from a University of Illinois Chicago laboratory whose testing practices were later called into question. Source: ABC 7
5 Supreme Court Cases To Watch This Fall
Case summaries for Sept. 25-Oct. 1, 2026
Summaries are not part of the opinions of the Court. They have been prepared for the convenience of the reader and should not be quoted or cited.
Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission to Honor Former Chief Justice Anne M. Burke With Leighton Award
The Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission is pleased to announce that it will honor Anne M. Burke, former Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court, for her outstanding career and contributions as a jurist. The presentation of the award will take place during a special session of the Illinois Supreme Court at 2 p.m. on October 9, 2026, in the Illinois Supreme Court Courtroom, 160 North LaSalle Street, Chicago. A reception hosted by the Illinois State Bar Association will follow the presentation ceremony. She will receive The Honorable George N. Leighton Justice Award…
Punitive damages cap remains despite reckless nursing home neglect
Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals Digest
Access to Justice Commission Seeks Nominations for Colman and Kilbride Awards
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice (ATJ Commission) released a call for nominations today for two awards, the Jeffrey D. Colman Access to Justice Award and The Hon. Thomas L. Kilbride (Ret.) Judicial Access to Justice Award. These awards are designed to recognize and celebrate exceptional contributions to increasing access to the court system by improving the experience of litigants. The Jeffrey D. Colman Access to Justice Award is given to a lawyer, paralegal, or courthouse employee who has made a significant or meaningful contribution to improving access to our court…
The 16th Judicial Circuit Elects New Chief Judge
St. Charles, IL – September 30, 2026 – The Circuit Judges of the 16th Judicial Circuit have announced the election of Elizabeth K. Flood as Chief Judge, effective Monday, December 7, 2026. Judge Flood graduated from the University of Illinois, Urbana (BS Finance 1992) and the University of Illinois College of Law (J.D. 1995). She is only the third woman in Kane County history selected to serve as Chief Judge of the 16th Circuit. Kane County Circuit Judges appointed Judge Flood as an Associate Judge on January 25, 2013, and the Illinois Supreme Court elevated her to Circuit Judge on October…
Trump Announces Judicial Noms For 5th Circ., NC
Chief Justice Names Conference Committee Chairs
Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., selected nine new chairs of Judicial Conference committees and extended the term of four current chairs by one year.
Bayer Faces Trial Test of Remaining Roundup Claims After Supreme Court Win
2026 judicial performance reviews now available online
The Missouri Judicial Performance Review Committee released its performance findings today for the 50 nonpartisan judges who will be up for retention in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
Public Hearing on Oct. 22 to Discuss Certification Pathway for U.S. Uniformed Servicemembers
On September 25, 2026, the Board of Governors of the State Bar of Nevada filed a petition in ADKT 0632 to amend Supreme Court Rule (SCR) 49.1 to provide a certification pathway for servicemembers of the United States Uniformed Services and their spouses who are present in Nevada pursuant to military orders and to conform […]
Supreme Court to Hold Public Hearing on Out-of-State Attorneys
The State Bar of Nevada’s Board of Governors filed a petition in ADKT 0633 to adopt proposed Supreme Court Rule 42.2 and amend Nevada Rule of Professional Conduct 5.5 regarding the unauthorized practice of law in the context of out-of-state attorneys remotely working within Nevada. The hearing will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Thursday, […]
Indispensable Law Review Article on the Reasons Behind, and Effects of, the 2023 Amendment to 702
Idaho Supreme Court – Printed Idaho Appellate Rules
Attorneys involved in appeals should be aware of an error in the most recent set of Idaho court rules published by Michie. The current set of printed books lists Idaho […]
Interested in Serving on the Judicial Conduct Board?
The Judicial Conduct Board investigates complaints about judges and recommends any needed action to the court. The Supreme Court appoints the nine members of the Board, which consists of three judges, active or retired (but not active Supreme Court Justices), three lawyers admitted to practice in Vermont, and three members of the public who are…
Never Contemplated Podcast
Candid discussions with female judges from across the state about professionalism and civility in the judicial system.
Chief Judge Advocates for Expansion of Civil Legal Aid
New York State Bar Association President Taa Grays joined Chief Judge Rowan Wilson, the presiding justices of the Appellate Divisions, and Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas for the annual Civil Legal Services hearing in Albany on Thursday. They heard testimony from more than a dozen civil legal service providers grappling with the challenges of ever-increasing … Continued The post Chief Judge Advocates for Expansion of Civil Legal Aid first appeared on New York State Bar Association .
Case summaries for Sept. 18-24, 2026
Summaries are not part of the opinions of the Court. They have been prepared for the convenience of the reader and should not be quoted or cited.
Utah State Bar Recognizes Nick Stiles for Years of Service
Following the Salt Lake City Council’s affirmation of Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s nomination of Nick Stiles to the Salt Lake City Justice Court, the Utah State Bar recognizes Nick’s longstanding service to and partnership with the Utah State Bar. Nick currently serves as Appellate Court Administrator for the Utah Supreme Court and Utah Court of Appeals. […]