It is sad that every U.S. Supreme Court vacancy sets off a political feeding frenzy in Washington and throughout the country. It is as if any new appointee is expected to be a super legislator rather ...

From courtroom cameras to legislative change, transparency is key to public confidence, says legal reform advocate Jennifer ...

Times journalists writing about the state’s judicial system would like to hear from lawyers about their experiences with the appointment process. By Ben Paviour Ben Paviour is reporting on Virginia’s ...

When the state legislature reconvenes in Albany, the Assembly will have on its agenda a major bill, already passed in the Senate by a vote of 61-1, that would enhance the ability of the Commission on ...