AAJ federal judicial plan draws attention

MIAMI – An apparent plan by the lobbying group for the nation’s trial lawyers to identify potential federal judicial nominees is drawing the attention of others.

During its annual winter meeting earlier this month in Miami, the American Association for Justice, had a meeting regarding the President’s Federal Judicial Task Force. The task force does not have a page on the AAJ website yet. As with most of the meetings listed on the agenda, its page does not provide any extra information.

A source familiar with the plan says the group will get involved in the judicial nomination process by promoting candidates in line with AAJ goals and priorities. It is unclear how the AAJ will promote candidates. The AAJ has not return phone calls or e-mails seeking comment.

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