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Preserving Confidential Information & Sealing Proceedings Sep 22, 2020

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Judges are sometimes confronted with applications to restrict public access to discovery materials and to bar public access to filings and in-court proceedings.

Part 2: The Challenges, Benefits and Rewards of DWI Courts Sep 08, 2020

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Judge Anchondo continues his discussion with Judge Richard Ginkowski on the unique challenges and benefits of DWI court in part two of this Gavel Talks episode.

Part 1: The Challenges, Benefits and Rewards of DWI Courts Aug 11, 2020

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Judge Anchondo of the County Criminal Court in El Paso, Texas and Region 6 Judicial Outreach Liaison for NHTASA/ABA joins Judge Richard Ginkowski for a two-part discussion of the unique challenges and benefits of DWI courts.

I've Just Been Elected/Appointed Judge! What Do I Do Next? Jul 07, 2020

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Congratulations! Judge Richard Ginkowski of the National Conference of Specialized Court Judges offers a "to do list" to help the newly appointed or elected judge hit the ground running beginning within the first 24 hours of getting the good news.

Protection of Confidential Info During Discovery, Motion Practice and Trial Jun 02, 2020

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Retired Judge Ronald J. Hedges explains what rules, standards and protections apply for information that is confidential in nature that might be used for a trial.

COVID-19: Courtroom Communication During a Crisis May 19, 2020

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How judges and courts can effectively communicate with public stakeholders during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 and Victims of Addiction, Mental Illness and Domestic Violence May 05, 2020

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Judge Richard Ginkowski speaks to Ms. Guida Brown, Executive Director of the Hope Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, on the impact of the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders with victims of substance abuse, mental health or domestic violence.

Trial, Admissibility, Expert vs. Lay Witnesses, Investigating Jurors Apr 21, 2020

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Retired Judge Ronald J. Hedges discusses the decision-making process on preparing for a trial including evidence, witness testimony, and investigating prospective jurors.

Project RENEW Apr 07, 2020

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Judge Andra Sparks discuss how the RENEW program, implemented by the Birmingham Municipal Court helped hundreds of citizens obtain their driver's license since its inception in 2014.

Self Represented Litigants: Meeting the Court’s Responsibility Effectivel Mar 24, 2020

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In this Gavel Talks, an experienced trial judge will address how the court can and should ethically handle the challenges faced by judges in dealing with self represented litigants.

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