May 20th, 2025, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a futuristic concept, it is already reshaping how we live and work. Courts are no exception. With its immense power, AI is transforming the justice system in ways … Continue reading AI in the Courts: Are Your Policies and Training Ready for the Future?
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?”
Court Leadership and Professional Competencies – the NACM CORE(R) Competencies
This series begins with the review of the NACM CORE(R) Competencies - the collection of state of the art skills for court leaders.
The Future of Hiring: Is There a Balance Between AI, Diversity, and Court Expertise?
April 15th, 2025, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Employee hiring is at a crossroads. With artificial intelligence (AI) revolutionizing the way resumes and applications are screened, employers—including courts—are rethinking how they identify top talent. At the same time, the push for greater diversity … Continue reading The Future of Hiring: Is There a Balance Between AI, Diversity, and Court Expertise?
Court Leadership and Professional Competencies – Introductory Issue – Issue #1
This posting begins a new series on Court Leadership and Professional Competencies, those that may be useful to current or aspiring court leaders and those interested in the profession.
What is the Probablity That Within the Next Ten Years Homelessness in the United States Reaches Crisis Levels
A CourtFutures Survey Results Article: April 10, 2025 The CourtFutures SurveyThe CourtFutures survey, which has tracked over 240 scenarios since 2012, assesses the likelihood of various future situations impacting the courts. While the survey has traditionally focused on an annual report of top trends, the rise of Artificial Intelligence has enabled a deeper analysis of … Continue reading What is the Probablity That Within the Next Ten Years Homelessness in the United States Reaches Crisis Levels
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
Artificial Intelligence: Ethics and Courts
January 23, 2025, Question of Ethics Conversation Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Artificial intelligence has the potential to reshape the judicial system. AI-powered tools, from legal research assistants to sentencing algorithms and customer service chatbots, offer efficiency but also introduce risks, particularly bias. Additionally, the confidentiality of court … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence: Ethics and Courts
How Do We Navigate the Tension Between Cities and Municipal Courts?
March 18th, 2025, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management The relationship between cities and their municipal courts is often marked by underlying tension. While courts must function independently, their close ties to city governments can create friction over revenue, resources, and oversight. Underfunded municipal … Continue reading How Do We Navigate the Tension Between Cities and Municipal Courts?
Court Leadership and Problem Solving Issue #12 – Action Planning Problem Solving
This issue, #12 in the series, covers problem solving with action planning steps.
