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Comment on Candidates for Superior Court Appointment
The D.C. Judicial Nomination Commission is inviting comments from the bench, bar, and public regarding the...
From Statehood to Stadium: Local Journalists Share Insights Into Top Issues Facing D.C.
The District of Columbia Affairs Community convened its annual Meet the Press Roundtable on June 12, invit...
D.C. Court of Appeals Amends Bar Rules on Use of License Fees
On June 10 the D.C. Court of Appeals announced amendments to Rule II, Section 4 of the Rules Governing the...
Diane Seltzer Wins as D.C. Bar President-Elect
Diane A. Seltzer, principal of the Seltzer Law Firm, has been elected president-elect of the D.C. Bar for ...
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