by Eric Surber | Nov 24, 2025 | Latest News
Director Paul W. Grimm of the Bolch Judicial Institute of Duke Law School, a retired federal judge, said it would be highly unusual for an experienced prosecutor to fail at following basic procedural rules that govern criminal cases. He added that such lapses are “why...
by Eric Surber | Nov 20, 2025 | Latest News
The American Law Institute and the Bolch Judicial Institute at Duke Law have released a recording of their co-hosted webinar Using Generative AI in Chambers, which originally aired on November 17, 2025. On this webinar, you’ll find judges’ reflections on how...
by Eric Surber | Oct 22, 2025 | Latest News
Presiding Justice Sarah Hawkins Warren and Paul W. Grimm explored the vital role of state courts and the evolving challenges facing the judiciary. On September 30, 2025, Presiding Justice Sarah Hawkins Warren (Duke Law ’08) of the Supreme Court of Georgia and Paul W....
by Michelle Kaminsky, J.D. | Oct 21, 2025 | Civil Dialogue, Latest News
by Michelle Kaminsky At a time of heightened attention on the courts — and record-high threats against judges — the Bolch Judicial Institute of Duke Law School has launched a new initiative to improve understanding of the judiciary and promote civic engagement. Civics... by Eric Surber | Oct 16, 2025 | Latest News
On a recent episode of the Bloomberg Law podcast, Judge Paul W. Grimm (ret.), director of the Bolch Judicial Institute of Duke Law, explains the procedural and substantive factors judges must weigh when determining a sentence. The discussion followed U.S. District...
by Eric Surber | Oct 16, 2025 | Latest News
A panel will explore the challenges to the courts’ authority from the years leading up to the Civil War through the early 20th century — and why they still matter today. On October 23, the Bolch Judicial Institute of Duke Law School will continue the Star Rule of Law...