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February 2025

Private versus public adjudication - the benefits of open processes
Plus a new feature - “Rule of Law Watch”
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Ian R. Mackenzie
"Fools with hope" plus bias updates
It's been a hard week for the Rule of Law; and updates on bias allegations
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Ian R. Mackenzie
Rule of law and backlogs
An all links issue of the newsletter
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Ian R. Mackenzie
Decision Writing and AI - not ready for prime time
A review of a new book about writing in the age of AI; the importance of mediation and settlement;
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Ian R. Mackenzie

January 2025

Virtual testimony of key witnesses and the rise of mandamus applications
Sometimes testimony by video just makes sense, and mandamus applications on the increase in immigration cases
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Ian R. Mackenzie
Never take bias allegations personally - a cautionary tale
Being personally affronted by a bias allegation leads to a successful JR; and just because reasons don't persuade you, doesn't mean they are inadequate
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Ian R. Mackenzie
Truth and “troubles”
On the importance of truth, the meaning of “troubles” and case comments on proceeding without a party and the manufacturing of bias
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Ian R. Mackenzie
Welcome to 2025 - a year of possibilities
An overview of federal party policies on the administration of civil justice, a case comment and links about distraction
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Ian R. Mackenzie

December 2024

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