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1. The Composition of the Federal Bench: Nominating and Confirming Judges from the Private Sector.

Author

Holmes, Lisa M.

Subjects
*JUDICIAL selection & appointment, *UNITED States appellate courts, *LEGAL judgments, *JUDGES, UNITED States district courts
Abstract

The article examines the recent composition of the U.S. Courts of Appeals and District Courts, with specific reference to those coming to the bench from private practice. It presents a descriptive analysis of the makeup of nomination cohorts over time and from each president from 1977 to 2010. It also discusses literature on judicial departure decisions to determine the factors that affect whether or not a nominee comes from private practice.

Published
2012

2. REMEMBERING JUDGE RONALD N. DAVIES: A GIANT AMONG US.

Author

Erickson, Ralph R.

Subjects
*ACTIONS & defenses (Law), *JUDGES, *LEGAL judgments, *TRIAL transcripts, UNITED States district courts
Abstract

The article offers information regarding various contributions and personality of the late Judge Ronald N. Davies during his tenure as a judge at the North Dakota District Court. It discusses several court cases of the U.S. related to Davies' career including Aaron v. Cooper, Stromsodt v. Parke-Davis & Co., and Merchant National Bank & Trust Co. v. United States. Also discusses brief information regarding the case related to the Little Rock School District.

Published
2011

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