Monthly Archives: January 2016

Federal Criminal Sentencing Reform

Posted on January 26, 2016 by The Legal Reformer

As our loyal readers well know, we generally do not blog about criminal matters unless something truly remarkable compels us to do so.  Judge Stefan Underhill’s call to reform federal sentencing is one of those remarkable matters. Judge Underhill, who sits on … Continue reading →

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Civil Justice System Reform

Posted on January 19, 2016 by The Legal Reformer

How do you change the deeply ingrained culture of the American civil justice system? According to Rebecca Love Kourlis by: polling the American public; engaging in focus groups and conversations with judges, lawyers, and court administrators; and reporting the results. Ms. Kourlis is … Continue reading →

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Attorney Tip #12 – Simplicity and Clear Communication

Posted on January 11, 2016 by The Legal Reformer

There is a breed of lawyer that writes long-winded filings to the court, thinking that the length and complexity of his/her words will impress and win over the judge.  Roya Behnia does not agree.  Ms. Behnia, recent senior vice president, general … Continue reading →

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The Chief Justice Chides Lawyers and Judges

Posted on January 4, 2016 by The Legal Reformer

We start the new year with a review of Chief Justice Roberts’ 2015 Year-End Report on the Federal Judiciary, which is the subject of a December 31, 2015 article in The Washington Post, titled Roberts urges lawyers, judges to help improve … Continue reading →

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