Thinking About Judicial Economy

It is good to see some courts really embracing participation at pretrial hearings, motions and other events by telephone. If we added up the transactional costs of attorneys driving to hearings, sitting in the back of court rooms waiting for...

Posted on: 17 October 2005 | 12:17 pm

What Makes a Good Trial Judge?

A good trial judge is one who is invisible in the court room in most every way. A good trial judge merely applies the law and removes his ego from all proceedings. A good trial judge does not believe that...

Posted on: 5 October 2005 | 1:53 pm

How Do We Eradicate Activism from the Court?

As I look out into the future for our Michigan judiciary, I wonder whether or not the judicial activism we have seen has any end in sight. How will the public every know that this is a problem understanding that...

Posted on: 5 October 2005 | 1:51 pm

Michigan Supreme Court Incites Judicial Anarchy

I don't care whether judicial activism comes from the right or left. Activism is activism. From whichever direction, it has the ability to destroy our third branch of government. It is worth noting however, that activist courts such as the...

Posted on: 22 September 2005 | 9:03 am

Michigan Supreme Court Strikes Again

The Engler-stacked Michigan supreme court has launched an all out attack on the Michigan judiciary and Michigan citizens these last few years. They openly state that they do not need to follow prior precedent. They only rule in favor of...

Posted on: 15 September 2005 | 7:33 am

Justice Denied: The Engler Legacy

Here is an opinion piece from the Metro Times on the Englery legacy in Michigan. You can read the whole piece by clicking here. _____________________ Green to obscene Michigan once was among the most environmentally progressive states in the nation....

Posted on: 3 February 2005 | 10:20 am

Law Firms Chip In to Get Happier Jurors

From Law.com: When the National Center for State Courts wants to get something done -- like launching a program aimed at increasing juror participation -- it sometimes relies on the kindness of lawyers. The center has raised about a quarter...

Posted on: 7 January 2005 | 7:47 am

Even The Jurors Won't Show For Duty

Fla. Supreme Court: Everyone Into the Pool State's high court wants to know why residents are no-shows when summoned for possible jury duty Dan Christensen Miami Daily Business Review 01-03-2005 Complaints by litigants and lawyers about the increasing difficulty of...

Posted on: 3 January 2005 | 8:49 am

Michigan's Radical Supreme Court

The Michigan Supreme Court has been labeled many things in the last few years. Many call it the 'Engler Court' (in reference to the ex-Governor John Engler who many assert packed the courts with political cronies with little judicial experience)...

Posted on: 16 December 2004 | 4:01 pm

Rational Thought As The Basis Of Law

Here is a great quote from Steve Sanders, UofM law blogger from his blog "Reason & Liberty" .......... Reason - meaning accurate perception and logical argument, based on fact rather than prejudice or superstition - is critical to the survival...

Posted on: 16 December 2004 | 2:53 pm

Michigan Justice: Open Forum

So here we are. Just you and me. And of course the entire wired world. Why shouldn't we speak our minds, express our views and rant about those things that are wrong with the Michigan justice system? Progress, innovation and...

Posted on: 16 December 2004 | 1:30 pm