Gavel Talks

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Discovery, Interrogatories, Requests for Production, Depositions Mar 03, 2020

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Retired Judge Ronald J. Hedges covers how an attorneys and judges could maximize and manage tools such as discovery, interrogatories, requests for production, depositions for a case.

The ABA's Judicial Outreach Liaison Program: A Valuable Resource Feb 18, 2020

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In this Gavel Talk, the ABA Judicial Fellow for traffic safety issues will discuss a valuable and available resource for peer-to-peer education for the Nation's trial court judges.

Pleadings, Investigations & Duty to Preserve Feb 18, 2020

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Hon. Ronald J. Hedges uses his experience as a litigator and past US Magistrate Judge to cover best practices for the Fed. R. Civ. P. 11, also known as the "stop, look, and listen" rule.

Arabella Babb Mansfield: America's First Woman Dec 03, 2019

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Judge Emily Chafa tells the story of Arabella Babb Mansfield's education and decision to practice law.

Legal Careers in the United States Military Nov 19, 2019

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Col. Linda Murnane presents options for legal careers in the US military.

The Role of the Bankruptcy Law Clerk Nov 05, 2019

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Judge Frank J. Bailey and Judge Elizabeth Snow Stong describe the work of a bankruptcy law clerk.

Specialized Dockets for Special Cases in Municipal Courts Oct 22, 2019

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Judge Andra Sparks shares his experience in the Birmingham Municipal Courts with saving costs and serving the community through specialized dockets.

Language Access Basics and Cultural Awareness for Administrative Hearings Oct 08, 2019

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Judge Emily Chafa discusses how to improve access to justice for persons with limited English proficiency.

Special Masters Resources Sep 24, 2019

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Merril Hirsh introduces the ABA Guidelines on Special Masters developed by the ABA Special Masters Committee which conducts outreach and education on Special Masters. Another resource is the Academy of Court Appointed Masters.

Introduction to Special Masters Sep 10, 2019

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Mr. Merril Hirsh describes Special Masters and how they assist courts.