Ronald Gould
Coverage of Ronald Gould in the Nexus archive.
- Judge Ronald Gould on his MS: "Just take life a step at a time"
Ronald Gould, a federal judge on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Seattle, continues to handle a full caseload at 79 despite living with progressive multiple sclerosis. He approaches his condition with determination and humor.
- Judge Ronald Gould on persevering despite his MS
Ronald Gould, a federal judge on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Seattle, manages a full caseload at 79 despite progressive multiple sclerosis. He discusses his experience with MS and humor with CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook, alongside Gould's former law clerk, blind attorney Karla Gilbride.
- Ninth Circuit sides with Yurok Tribe over Klamath Irrigation Project
The Ninth Circuit ruled that the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation must comply with the Endangered Species Act when operating the Klamath Irrigation Project, affirming a lower court's decision. The 2-1 ruling emphasized that the ESA applies to the Bureau's operations and that water users' rights are subject to ESA requirements. The majority rejected claims of judicial taking and confirmed the lower court's jurisdiction.