March 09, 2021
On April 15 the D.C. Court of Appeals Committee on Admissions will be transitioning to a new system to process bar applications. Any applications that are currently open, or that will be submitted before the transition, must be completed by 5:00 pm Eastern Time on April 15.
March 05, 2021
On March 4, the Superior Court of the District of Columbia issued Administrative Order 21-01 authorizing the Office of the Attorney General of the District of Columbia (OAG) to share only de-identified case records and law enforcement records of juveniles in the delinquency system for the purposes of evaluating its restorative justice prosecution program.
March 03, 2021
On February 25, the Bar Association of the District of Columbia (BADC) closed out its Black History Month celebration with a fireside chat about the important role of Black voluntary bar associations in the career development and advancement of Black attorneys.
March 02, 2021
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
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
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
The D.C. Bar Legal Ethics Committee has issued Opinion 380 and Opinion 381.
February 24, 2021
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
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
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.
