U.S. Sentencing Commission Approves New Guidelines for Compassionate Release Eligibility On Wednesday, the U.S. Sentencing Commission greenlit new guidelines that will extend the eligibility of federal prisoners for compassionate release from incarceration. These regulations, which received a 4-3 vote, form a component of a more comprehensive set of revisions and constitute the most extensive criminal justice changes the commission has implemented in over four... (35 views)
New York City Mayor Appoints 10 Judges to Tackle Backlog and Improve Court System Efficiency New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced the appointment of 10 judges, with six for Family Court, three for Criminal Court, and one interim appointment to Civil Court. The works aim to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the court system, reduce the backlog of cases accumulated during the pandemic, and advance public safety and justice in the city. Chief... (379 views)
Penn State Law Students Gain Valuable Experience At Judicial Clerkship Program Penn State Law's Emilee Kula and Daijah Blackburn represented their school at the 23rd Annual Judicial Clerkship Program held during the American Bar Association midyear meeting in New Orleans on Feb. 2-4. The program connects law students with judges and law clerks, allowing them to examine legal issues, research, prepare briefs, and defend their work to judges and fellow... (6 views)
Explore a Career as a Judge: Is a Judiciary Position Right for You? The American judiciary is one of the largest legal employers in the world. It has offices in most cities, every county, and at the highest levels of state and federal government. Among its ranks are some of the most powerful figures in law. It has more employment opportunities than most corporations on the Fortune 500 list. And it offers some of the profession's best... (391 views)