Norman Meyer access to justice, court administration, Court Roles and Purposes, Purposes and Responsibilities, Rule of Law, Vantage Point

What is meant by “Due Process?”

Last November’s blog post explored the meaning of the Rule of Law.[i]  That post presented four universal Rule of Law principles: Accountability -The government as well as private actors are accountable under the law. Just Law – The law is clear, publicized, and stable and is applied evenly. It ensures human rights as well as … Continue reading What is meant by “Due Process?”

Norman Meyer access to justice, Caseflow Management and Workflow Practices, court administration, Public Perception and Trust in the Courts, Rule of Law, Vantage Point

A “Court” System in Trouble

The United States Immigration Courts are very much in the news as the current federal administration makes immigration issues a major priority. As the adjudicator of the status of immigrants, Immigration Courts play a very important role in applying the Rule of Law.  Unfortunately, the Immigration Court system has a long history of being under … Continue reading A “Court” System in Trouble

Norman Meyer court administration, Court Leadership, High Performance, Leadership, Vantage Point

The 8 Tasks of Leadership

The 100th Vantage Point Blog post reflects on leadership amidst significant governmental changes in the U.S. It highlights the NACM CORE® Leadership Competency defining leadership as a vision-driven process. Effective leaders excel in eight tasks: setting direction, delegation, staffing, decision-making, motivating, managing dynamics, instituting culture, and communicating, guiding their organizations to success.