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Opportunity Found: Reflections from a Decade on the Family Law Bench
By Judge John I. Guy
Couples come to us by the thousands, begging us to undo what they once vowed would never be undone. Camelot crumbled. Dreams were illusions. Passion begot violence. Promises perished.
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The Seamless Web: Constitutional Fidelity and the Meaning of the Oath
Raising one’s right hand and repeating words is a well-known ritual in United States law and is required of those who seek to serve in government or within the justice system. However, behind those words is a binding legal commitment to uphold the U.
By Joel Rodriguez
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Book Review: Soul of the Court: The Trailblazing Life of Judge William Benson Bryant Sr.
A government job—no matter how lowly — meant a guaranteed paycheck. The life of a Black lawyer meant representing clients of color, most too poor to pay. William Benson Bryant Sr. took the foolish route, enrolling in Howard’s law school in 1933.
By Diane Kiesel
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