Have you ever imagined the terrible situations U.S. citizens would have faced in the absence of judicial independence? It would have been unimaginable. The law would have been similar to a barking dog that can’t bite. There would have been no law to curb the government’s excesses. The rich and powerful would have been untouchable, […]
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Most researchers may be wondering why they need extensive training in research ethics. Why is research ethics even important? You already know the difference between what’s right and wrong. You’re honest and won’t fabricate, plagiarize or falsify research data. You also believe your research team members know research ethics and are honest. You don’t see […]
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There are not many jobs in the world with fixed terms. Even the U.S. President’s job isn’t fixed-term. After four years, a sitting president may decide to seek re-election to serve for another four years. What about judges? Well, judges don’t have fixed terms. Once picked by the president and confirmed by the Senate, that’s […]
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The position of the law for juveniles in the U.S. criminal justice system seems weird. In some instances, the law treats juveniles as adults. In other scenarios, the law does otherwise. It treats them as juveniles. Now, here’s the thing. When you ask lawyers if juveniles have the right to a jury trial, their answers will […]
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It hurts to lose a loved one and hurts even more when we consider the events that led to their deaths. Today, Americans remember Janet Reno for many things. She was not only the first female attorney general in the United States but a lawyer that transformed the judiciary system in diverse ways. Reno is […]
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