22 September 2025
Protecting Apex Courts from Capture
At a time when the quality of judicial appointments can determine whether democracy erodes or endures, the reflections in this symposium could not be more timely. The Guidelines are not a rigid blueprint, but rather an invitation to structured, informed debate. We hope that the ideas shared here contribute to strengthening apex courts—and, with them, the democratic systems they are meant to uphold. Continue reading >>
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09 July 2025
Trump’s Final Frontier?
Trump nominated Emil Bove III, a former attorney of his, to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. The Bove nomination signals a turn away from the Federalist Society, the signature institution of the conservative legal movement. With it, the radical forces of the New Right movement are now making inroads into the inherently conservative judiciary. This is a development that could be a key step in consolidating Trump's power. Continue reading >>
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12 December 2024
Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Ukraine’s Courts
This post examines Ukraine’s recent steps toward AI integration in the courts, highlighting initiatives and plans for the future. While these efforts reflect a growing recognition of AI’s potential, they also reveal limitations. Concerns surrounding AI, such as data security and confidentiality, reliability, transparency, explainability, accountability, fairness, and bias, are just as significant in judicial contexts as they are in other areas. Continue reading >>
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19 August 2021