March 02, 2021
GW Law Wins 2021 D.C. Cup Moot Court Competition
On February 26, George Washington University Law School students Talia Citron and Elizabeth Hummel won the 2021 D.C. Cup Moot Court Competition, besting five other law school teams.
March 01, 2021
Superior Court Seeks Comment on Changes to Domestic Violence Division Rule 5
The Superior Court of the District of Columbia recently completed its review of proposed temporary amendments to Rule 5 of the Rules Governing Proceedings in the Domestic Violence Division, permitting an alternative method of serving a petition.
February 25, 2021
D.C. Bar Mourns Passing of Former President Daniel Rezneck
Daniel Rezneck, former senior assistant attorney general for the District Columbia and fourth president of the D.C. Bar, passed away on February 23 at age 85.
February 24, 2021
Legal Ethics Committee Adopts New Opinions
The D.C. Bar Legal Ethics Committee has issued Opinion 380 and Opinion 381.
February 24, 2021
Conference Will Assess Pandemic’s Lasting Impacts on Legal Practice
On April 22 and 23 the D.C. Bar and the D.C. Courts will continue their tradition of bringing together judges, Bar leaders, attorneys, and other experts for the biennial Judicial and Bar Conference. Held virtually this year, the event will offer 20 breakout sessions that explore the theme “How COVID-19 Has Reshaped the Legal Profession.”
February 22, 2021
Foreign Policy Experts Share Thoughts on Navigating Crisis
On February 18 the Washington Foreign Law Society hosted part one of its two-part conversation with attorney-diplomats on crisis management.
February 17, 2021
Apply for the 2020 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll
The District of Columbia Courts is seeking to recognize attorneys who devoted 50 hours or more to pro bono service in 2020 through its annual Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll. To be added to the honor roll, please submit your name by Monday, March 15, 2021.
February 09, 2021
Superior Court Seeks Comment on Proposed Eviction Filing Fee Increase
The Superior Court of the District of Columbia is requesting public comment on whether Superior Court Rule of Civil Procedure 202(a)(1) should be amended to increase the initial filing fee for eviction cases from $15 to $100.
February 04, 2021
Superior Court Seeks Comment on Proposed New Criminal Rule 62
The Superior Court of the District of Columbia announced on February 4 that it has completed its review of proposed new Rule of Criminal Procedure 62.
January 29, 2021
D.C. Bar Accepting Nominations for 2021 Annual Awards
The District of Columbia Bar is seeking nominations for its annual awards recognizing some of its most outstanding members and exceptional contributions made in 2020. The awardees will be honored at the 2021 Celebration of Leadership on June 24. The deadline for nominations is Monday, March 15.
