Lessons of Bork and Thomas
Several lawyers and legal scholars spoke in a forum on the lessons learned from the Supreme Court nominations of Robert Bork and Clarence Thomas in a forum during a symposium on Supreme Cour…
194 viewsSeveral lawyers and legal scholars spoke in a forum on the lessons learned from the Supreme Court nominations of Robert Bork and Clarence Thomas in a forum during a symposium on Supreme Cour…
194 viewsAcademicians, attorneys and legal correspondents spoke in a forum on judicial agendas during a symposium on the nomination and confirmation of Supreme Court justices. Issues raised in the di…
103 viewsCurrent news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes a…
120 viewsAn issue discussed among lawyers, judges and journalists is whether or not court records should be sealed and, if they are sealed, what criteria should be used. Panelists discussed this issu…
82 viewsThe panelists talked about arguments for and against secrecy within the legal system. Topics included restrictions on disclosure of court proceedings, the public’s “right to know,” how secre…
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