Alumni relationships can affect court rulings between judges and lawyers

Phys.org•Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 07:00 AM•2 min read

New research in Economic Inquiry provides evidence of in-group bias operating within the judiciary—a setting where impartiality is expected.

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