Published by Scott Stewart on Mon, 05/03/2021 - 4:00am
The Access to Justice Commission is dedicated to ensuring equal access to justice for all Nebraskans — regardless of income, race, ethnicity, gender, disability, age or language.
Published by Scott Stewart on Sun, 05/02/2021 - 12:00pm
To me, the Rule of Law is a crucial component of our ability and right as citizens and human beings to exercise our agency. When laws – especially good ones – are fairly and objectively enforced, the governed can confidently make decisions based on accurate and informed predictions about the results and consequences of those decisions. For example, in a society with a strong Rule of Law, I can enter into a contract with Acme Co.
Published by Scott Stewart on Sun, 05/02/2021 - 12:00pm
What exactly does it mean to “celebrate and advance the rule of law,” this Law Day, especially given what we have all experienced and endured this past year? There are a number of responses available, all of them real and raw and poignant and relevant to each of us. However, has there ever been a more im-portant and overriding principle, especially in our country’s more recent history, than the need for an independent judiciary?
Published by Scott Stewart on Sun, 05/02/2021 - 12:00pm
Attorneys share the responsibility to promote the rule of law and help ensure that justice is accessible, fair and efficient. This Law Day, I am honored to recognize and thank Nebraska lawyers for their efforts to expand access to justice in our state through the provision of pro bono legal services.
Published by Scott Stewart on Sun, 05/02/2021 - 12:00pm
“We as Nebraska lawyers understand that we are a nation of laws that provide a system to resolve our difference in a peaceful process whether it be in the legislative bodies, or our courtrooms, or our executive offices. We can be a source and model for accurate and trusted information about our Constitution and our justice system. We can be a voice to educate clients, friends and family, both young and old, about the importance of the rights and responsibilities we share as citizens and the importance of trust in th
Published by Scott Stewart on Sun, 05/02/2021 - 12:00pm
The Rule of Law establishes a standard of morality for all individuals in our society. It provides a foundation that our nation is rooted in, while also creating a standard to aspire to. Through the application of the Rule of Law, minority rights are protected from the racism and brutality of the majority rule and long-standing historical practices. By advancing the Rule of Law, our society can attain a better America for all inhabitants, no matter their race, ethnicity, religion, or socio-economic background.
Published by Scott Stewart on Sun, 05/02/2021 - 12:00pm
As legal administrators, we see our role within law firms as twofold. First, to ensure everyone is treated equally. Second, to continually seek out and educate ourselves on how to move our firms forward into the future. Our guiding light is the belief in the rule of law, providing us with the foundation for leading our firms in a responsible and ethical manner.
Published by Scott Stewart on Sun, 05/02/2021 - 12:00pm
Preserving the rule of law ought to be the common project of each branch of both the federal and state governments, and that of each citizen. Most fundamental to this common project is active assurance of the separation of powers, which is under ever-present threat of either deliberate or negligent erosion. Insisting that government officials respect the limits on their power confirms Thomas Paine’s observation that while “in absolute governments the king is law,” “in America the law is king.” As Justice Stephen Br