An examination of court-annexed arbitration as an alternative method of dispute resolution. The article describes in detail how an effective court arbitration program works and the goals the program is designed to achieve.

An evaluation of the effects of certain prehearing practices on reducing workloads of Seventh Circuit judges. The study covers scheduling orders and prehearing conferences conducted by a senior staff attorney working alone or in collaboration with a circuit judge.

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A training aid and reference work for use by new and experienced secretaries to federal judges. The handbook discusses case management, office procedures, administrative matters, protocol and conduct, and the special role of a judicial secretary.