September 02, 2021
The Superior Court of the District of Columbia issued Administrative Order 21-10 on September 1, authorizing Ayuda employees who are not members of the District of Columbia Bar to provide pro bono and low bono legal services in the court’s Family Court, Domestic Violence Division, and Small Claims and Conciliation Branch within the Civil Division.
September 01, 2021
The Washington Foreign Law Society hosted in late August an online forum on the U.S. Supreme Court’s June ruling in Nestlé USA, Inc. v. Doe, consolidated with Cargill, Inc. v. Doe, which held that the Alien Tort Statute (ATS) does not support claims against U.S. corporations based on allegations of child slavery in foreign lands.
August 24, 2021
The Superior Court of the District of Columbia issued Administrative Order 21-09 on August 23, extending for 90 days the rules emergency declared on May 26, 2021.
August 19, 2021
The D.C. Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure is inviting comments on the qualifications and fitness of Judge Phyllis Thompson, who is seeking recommendation for an initial appointment as a senior judge on the D.C. Court of Appeals upon her retirement in September.
August 17, 2021
On August 17 the Superior Court of the District of Columbia issued Administrative Order 21-08 authorizing the D.C. Fire & Emergency Medical Services Fire/Arson Investigation Unit to inspect juvenile case and law enforcement records.
August 11, 2021
After four years of service, Rebecca K. Troth is leaving her post as executive director of the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center, wrapping up a tenure that saw the organization transform the lives of tens of thousands of District residents in need of pro bono legal services.
August 10, 2021
Now that the Summer Olympics are over, other athletes are gearing up for the Paralympic Games opening on August 24 in Tokyo. One of those competitors is Sidley Austin LLP associate Matthew Simpson, who will represent the United States in goalball.
August 10, 2021
The Superior Court of the District of Columbia recently completed its review of proposed amendments to the Superior Court Rules of the Probate Division.
August 04, 2021
On July 30 the D.C. Bar Communities hosted part two of its inaugural Legislative Women’s Collective, where attendees heard inspiring yet candid stories from the keynote speakers and received practical guidance on the ethical considerations of running for office.
August 04, 2021
What does “defund the police” mean here in the District of Columbia and in 2021? On August 3 the D.C. Bar Communities brought together a panel of activists and advocates to discuss what the social justice slogan really means and how it relates to police reforms currently under consideration in the District.
