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Florida’S Judicial Ethics Rules: History, Text, And Use, Robert M. Jarvis Jul 2022

Florida’S Judicial Ethics Rules: History, Text, And Use, Robert M. Jarvis

University of Miami Law Review

A handy summary of Florida’s federal and state judicial ethics codes does not exist. As a result, Florida attorneys and judges often must invest considerable time and effort when a question of judicial ethics arises. To assist such queries, this article provides a comprehensive description of both the Florida Code of Judicial Conduct and the Code of Conduct for United States Judges.


Racialized, Judaized, Feminized: Identity-Based Attacks On The Press, Lili Levi Jan 2022

Racialized, Judaized, Feminized: Identity-Based Attacks On The Press, Lili Levi

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Mindfulness Training For Judges: Mind Wandering And The Development Of Cognitive Resilience, Scott L. Rogers, Chris Mcaliley, Amishi P. Jha Jan 2018

Mindfulness Training For Judges: Mind Wandering And The Development Of Cognitive Resilience, Scott L. Rogers, Chris Mcaliley, Amishi P. Jha

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Judicial Creativity And Constraint Of Legal Rules: Dueling Cannons Of International Law, Vitalius Tumonis Oct 2012

Judicial Creativity And Constraint Of Legal Rules: Dueling Cannons Of International Law, Vitalius Tumonis

University of Miami International and Comparative Law Review

According to the traditional theory of judicial decision-making, legal rules constrain judicial creativity because they entail an objectively correct legal answer. Therefore, even if judges want to engage in judicial legislation they are nonetheless constrained by legal rules. This article argues that this understanding is flawed. First, the selection effect ensures that most cases that reach international courts revolve around uncertain legal rules. Second, various cannons of construction will usually allow judges to ascertain several equally plausible legal rules; judges are likely to select those rules which favor their preferred outcome of the case; and their preferred outcome will be …


The Loss Of Constitutional Faith: Mccleskey V. Kemp And The Dark Side Of Procedure, Scott E. Sundby Jan 2012

The Loss Of Constitutional Faith: Mccleskey V. Kemp And The Dark Side Of Procedure, Scott E. Sundby

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Lies, Damned Lies, And Judicial Empathy, Mary Anne Franks Jan 2011

Lies, Damned Lies, And Judicial Empathy, Mary Anne Franks

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What's Left Of Solidarity? Reflections On Law, Race, And Labor History, Martha R. Mahoney Jan 2009

What's Left Of Solidarity? Reflections On Law, Race, And Labor History, Martha R. Mahoney

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Brennan Center For Justice Symposium Introduction: Diversity, Impartiality, And Representation On The Bench, Kele Williams Jan 2004

Brennan Center For Justice Symposium Introduction: Diversity, Impartiality, And Representation On The Bench, Kele Williams

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Should Judges Take Seriously The Sentencing Commission's Standards For Accepting Plea Agreements?, David Yellen Mar 1999

Should Judges Take Seriously The Sentencing Commission's Standards For Accepting Plea Agreements?, David Yellen

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Leaving A Legacy On The Federal Courts, Carl Tobias Jan 1999

Leaving A Legacy On The Federal Courts, Carl Tobias

University of Miami Law Review

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Mirrored Silence: Reflections On Judicial Complicity In Private Violence, Zanita E. Fenton Jan 1999

Mirrored Silence: Reflections On Judicial Complicity In Private Violence, Zanita E. Fenton

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Tracy and John had been married for seven years. They were so in love when they met at college. He brought her flowers and wanted to spend all of his free time with her. Everything was perfect. But it seemed to become increasingly tumultuous as soon as they got married, two years later. He didn't just want to spend all of his time with her; he had to know what she was doing every waking moment of the day. He had to approve of her activities and her friends. He called her at work every day. If she wasn't at …


Erosion Of Democracy, Tyrie A. Boyer Oct 1994

Erosion Of Democracy, Tyrie A. Boyer

University of Miami Law Review

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Why Reporters Love Judicial Elections, Joel Achenbach Oct 1994

Why Reporters Love Judicial Elections, Joel Achenbach

University of Miami Law Review

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Judicial Accountability And Independence: Balancing Incompatibles?, Roger Handberg Oct 1994

Judicial Accountability And Independence: Balancing Incompatibles?, Roger Handberg

University of Miami Law Review

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Ensuring A Diverse Bench: Is Florida Up To The Task?, Deborah Hardin Wagner Oct 1994

Ensuring A Diverse Bench: Is Florida Up To The Task?, Deborah Hardin Wagner

University of Miami Law Review

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Merit Selection: Current Status, Procedures, And Issues, Jona Goldschmidt Oct 1994

Merit Selection: Current Status, Procedures, And Issues, Jona Goldschmidt

University of Miami Law Review

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Perspective: The Limits Of Judicial Independence, Owen M. Fiss Oct 1993

Perspective: The Limits Of Judicial Independence, Owen M. Fiss

University of Miami Inter-American Law Review

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The D.C. Circuit As A National Court, Carl Tobias Sep 1993

The D.C. Circuit As A National Court, Carl Tobias

University of Miami Law Review

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Sexual Harassment By Judges, Marina Angel Mar 1991

Sexual Harassment By Judges, Marina Angel

University of Miami Law Review

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The Protection Of Judicial Independence In Latin America, Keith S. Rosenn Oct 1987

The Protection Of Judicial Independence In Latin America, Keith S. Rosenn

University of Miami Inter-American Law Review

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Using Management Science To Assign Judges To Casetypes, Stuart S. Nagel, Miriam K. Mills Sep 1986

Using Management Science To Assign Judges To Casetypes, Stuart S. Nagel, Miriam K. Mills

University of Miami Law Review

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The Promise And The Performance Of The Missouri Plan: Judicial Selection In The Fifty States, Henry R. Glick Jun 1978

The Promise And The Performance Of The Missouri Plan: Judicial Selection In The Fifty States, Henry R. Glick

University of Miami Law Review

Attempts to improve the integrity of the judiciary have focused on the proper method of selecting judges. In this article, the author analyzes whether the Missouri Plan has achieved its expected goals: improving the selection process; emphasizing professional qualifications rather than political influence; and promoting superior decision-making by the bench.