White Paper
Threats to Impeach Judges for Judicial Decisions Undermine the Rule of Law
Throughout its history, the American College of Trial Lawyers (“ACTL”) has stressed…
Practice Aid, White Paper
Protective Orders Governing Discovery in Federal Criminal Cases Should Be Reserved for Appropriate Cases and Tailored to Minimize the Burden on a Defendant’s Constitutional Right to an Effective Defense
Protective orders governing discovery in criminal cases serve valuable purposes. By limiting…
Trial Advocacy Training, White Paper
Mentoring the Next Generation of Trial Lawyers – Developing Excellent Lawyers in an Era of Diminishing Trials
ACTL believes every young or new trial lawyer will materially benefit from…
White Paper
Support for Public Indigent Defense
Ensuring that every criminal defendant is represented by an effective lawyer fits…
White Paper
Judicial Elections
In April, 2008, the College’s Judiciary Committee proposed a set of Recommended…
White Paper
Code of Conduct for Trial Lawyers and Judges Involved in Civil Cases with Self-Represented Parties
This Code is intended to help judges and lawyers in the conduct…
White Paper
Campus Sexual Assault Investigations
The American College of Trial Lawyers recognizes, and is deeply concerned by,…
Practice Aid, White Paper
Attorney-Client Privilege Update: Current and Recurring Issues
This White Paper addresses a number of recurring issues concerning the attorney-client…