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7 Tips to Navigate Social Media Ethics for Lawyers

Practice Panther

Ass’n , the Florida Supreme Court ruled that a Facebook friendship between a judge and an attorney, by itself, isn’t sufficient for disqualification. ABA Rule 3.5(b) b) prohibits ex parte communication with jurors unless authorized by a court order or law, including attempts to access their private social media profiles.

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Understanding Jury Duty and Misconduct in the Legal Arena

Jury Analyst

The trial of Rod Blagojevich, the former governor of Illinois, for example, showcased allegations of lying during the jury selection process when a juror did not disclose an arrest for DUI. The consequent debate on juror honesty underscores potential weaknesses in the jury selection mechanism.

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Understanding Jury Duty and Misconduct in the Legal Arena

Jury Analyst

The trial of Rod Blagojevich, the former governor of Illinois, for example, showcased allegations of lying during the jury selection process when a juror did not disclose an arrest for DUI. The consequent debate on juror honesty underscores potential weaknesses in the jury selection mechanism.

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Toppling the Barriers to Success for Asian American Female Litigators

WA Bar News

In April 2019, the Washington Supreme Court became the first court in the nation to adopt a court rule aimed at eliminating both implicit and intentional racial bias in jury selection. Devine et al., Long-Term Reduction in Implicit Race Bias: A Prejudice Habit-Breaking Intervention, 48 J. Experimental Soc.