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Electing or appointing?

Lynn Lofton — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 06:00:54 +0000

Each system has its advantages, disadvantages In Mississippi judges are elected and appointed. Is one method better than the other? Often judges are appointed to fill unexpired terms and go on to be elected to their own terms. Nine justices of the Mississippi Supreme Court are elected from three districts. Non-partisan elections are staggered so [...]

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Changes normal for judicial system

Lynn Lofton — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 06:00:52 +0000

Recent judicial turnover causes confusion among citizens Recent changes among judges in Mississippi’s judicial system may be confusing to some state citizens, but legal experts say the turnover is the natural progression of keeping judges on the courts’ benches. An appointment to the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court left a vacancy on the Mississippi Supreme Court, [...]

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An inspiration to all

Martin Willoughby — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 06:01:07 +0000

Whenever I encounter passionate and enthusiastic leaders, I am always curious to learn more about them and the organizations they lead. Anyone who has met dean Jim Rosenblatt of the Mississippi College School of Law (MC Law) quickly recognizes that he is one of those kinds of leaders. His boundless energy and excitement about the [...]

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Hispanics and the law

Wally Northway — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 06:00:43 +0000

Legal system challenged by growing Latino population Earlier this year, Madison County Sheriff Toby Trowbridge told a State Senate panel that his officers were picking up illegal immigrants nearly on the hour. Trowbridge told lawmakers these extra bookings were creating an extraordinary burden on his department. Now the question is can the legal system handle [...]

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Q&A: Jim Rosenblatt, Dean, Mississippi College School of Law, Jackson

Nash Nunnery — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 06:00:14 +0000

Looking to serve More and more law students looking for service jobs A native of tiny Ft. Adams, Jim Rosenblatt is dean of the Mississippi College School of Law. A former judge advocate general (JAG) with the U.S. military, he served 30 years in a variety of postings worldwide. Rosenblatt also is an accomplished lecturer and [...]

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