US Judiciary Considers Ethics in Law Clerk Hiring

Legal opinions are criticized for being inefficient and time-consuming, with questions raised about their true value. ProPublica's report examines over 1,000 judges nationwide to determine if they disclosed any conflicts of interest. The judiciary sees a quiet month in terms of appointments, while a case in England raises concerns about the fairness of the judicial appointment process. The federal judiciary is contemplating new ethical guidelines for hiring law clerks following incidents of misconduct. Law Pod UK discusses challenges in the coronial system and recent cases related to Article 2 ECHR.