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Amicus Curiae

Amicus curiae is a Latin term meaning "friend of the court." An amicus curiae is not a party to the lawsuit but is a person or group that has a strong interest in the matter being litigated. The function of an amicus curiae is to bring to the...

Judicial Ethics

The impartial administration of justice in one of the cornerstones of the American judicial system. It is crucial that a judge act fairly and impartially while avoiding any appearance of impropriety. Every state has adopted a code of judicial...

Service of Process -- Notice of a Lawsuit

A lawsuit begins when a plaintiff (the party suing) files a complaint with the clerk of the court. The defendant (the person or company being sued) is given notice that a lawsuit has been filed and is "summoned" to appear before the court....

Impaired Driving -- Drug Use, Alcohol Use And Road Rage

A driver's primary responsibility is to safely operate the vehicle. Impaired driving occurs when a driver is distracted and his/her ability to perform the task of driving is reduced. Driving can be impaired by drug use, alcohol use, fatigue,...

The Judicial Conference of the United States

Creation of Judicial Conference

In 1922, the United States Congress created a body called the Conference of Senior Circuit Judges to administer the federal judiciary. In 1948, Congress passed additional legislation...