Judicial Philosophy – Does It Make A Difference?
The death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg and the rapid nomination of a replacement with a different judicial philosophy should…
Author: Steven Platt
Criminal Justice Reform – 2020 Style
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MARYLAND STATE OF MARYLAND * v * CASE No: CT 95-1837A DEMETRIEUS…
The Intersection of Advocacy and Financial Forensics: The Role of the Expert in 21st Century Dispute Resolution – A Recovering Judge’s Perspective.
INTRODUCTION: I appreciate this opportunity to discuss the role of the “Expert” in the 21st Century profession of dispute resolution…
Judge halves 100-year sentence for 1995 murder by juvenile
A retired judge on Wednesday cut in half the 100-year sentence he gave a defendant 23 years ago, partially granting…
Confronting Complexity: The Role of Judges and Mediators in an Increasingly Complicated World – “Separate But Equal – Different but Complimentary”
This writer’s 21st Century “branding” is “Senior Judge” when I am recalled to sit as a Trial Court Judge or…
“New and Improved New Year’s Resolutions” For Judges, Politicians and Policy-Makers
As the new year approaches, I welcome the opportunity in this space provided by The Daily Record, to reflect on…
Access to Justice and the Management of Expectations
For the last 25 years, there is one theme which has been echoed more than any other at judicial conferences…
The Necessary Independence and Interdependence of The Judiciary and the Media
In the wake of the horrific slaughter of five community-oriented journalists, and wonderful human beings working for my hometown newspaper…
Due Process For Judges — How much?
On Friday, June 15, 2018 at the 2018 MSBA Legal Summit and Annual Meeting from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.,…
Holding Judges Accountable —– Fair Judicial Performance Evaluations Needed in Maryland
The link between the lack of progress toward abolishing contested judicial elections of circuit court judges and the failure of…