Challenging Cases
Judges Tell the Stories of High-Profile and Other Tough Cases
$68.94
- Hardcover
240 pages
- Release Date
27 August 2026
Summary
Following on the success of Tough Cases, called “A law buff’s dream” by headbutler.com, Challenging Cases collects judges’ firsthand stories of deciding cases when the world is watching
Most cases judges decide garner little public attention. But occasionally, a case is tried both in the courtroom and in the court of public opinion. In Challenging Cases, some of the country’s leading jurists talk about the most high-profile cases they’ve handled—ones where the eyes of the world were u…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798893850208 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Russell F. Canan, Gregory E. Mize, Frederick H. Weisberg |
| Publisher: | The New Press |
| Imprint: | The New Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 27 August 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 152mm x 228mm |
Critics Review
Praise for Challenging Cases:
“A revelatory view inside the courtroom and into the minds of judges.”—Booklist
“Building on the success of their first book, the editors present a new collection of stories by trial judges that describe some of their hardest cases. With refreshing candor, the authors put the reader at the center of the action and illuminate how wisdom, empathy, and a steadfast commitment to the rule of law can guide judges through the most demanding cases to reach a fair and just decision.”—Greta Van Susteren, journalist
“These stories demonstrate how applying the rule of law to tough, complex and emotionally charged cases can weigh heavily on a judge’s mind and heart. Yet, in describing their struggles to reach fair outcomes in difficult matters, the authors give us many reasons to be proud of, and trusting in, our nation’s courts.”—Eric H. Holder Jr., former Attorney General of the United States
“As justice and chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court for thirty-six years, my mission has been to ensure public trust and confidence in our courts. Through these stories written by veteran trial judges, readers enter the hearts and minds of jurists struggling to bring just results to seemingly impossible human situations.”—Chief Justice Nathan Hecht (Ret.), Supreme Court of Texas
“Thoughtfully written, Challenging Cases is fascinating twice over. The cases themselves present important facts about matters in the public eye and cases that present difficult societal issues. The judges’ accounts provide the gift of insight into the judicial thought process. I found myself thinking about chapters of this book long after I’d finished.”—Seth Waxman, 41st Solicitor General of the United States
Russell F. Canan
Russell F. Canan is currently a senior judge on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia and an adjunct professor at the George Washington University School of Law. He lives in Washington, DC.
Gregory E. Mize is currently a senior judge on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia and is an adjunct professor at the Georgetown University Law Center. He lives in Washington, DC.
Frederick H. Weisberg is currently a senior judge on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia and teaches regularly in the Trial Advocacy Workshop at Harvard Law School. He lives in Washington, DC.
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