Trying to shed light on cases, judges get slapped for speaking to media

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The author discusses the difficulties facing judges when they speak to the press and, in trying to educate the public regarding the court system, cross the ethical line and appear bias regarding cases before them.

Author: Gauthier, Ashley
Judges, Political aspects, Judicial ethics, Public relations

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Secret settlements: hiding defects, hurting the public

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The author discusses public safety problems with secret settlements involving products liability cases and legal attempts to prevent such information from being kept from the public.

Author: Gauthier, Ashley
Compromise and settlement, Cases, Settlements (Law), Cover Story, Product liability, Products liability, Discovery (Law)

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Secret justice: anonymous juries

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A survey of laws and discussion on the trend of limiting reporter access to jury information is presented.

Author: Gauthier, Ashley
Public and closed trials, Right to public trial, Jury members

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Subjects list: United States, Laws, regulations and rules, Access control, Court records
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