September 23, 2024
In its 2023–2024 term, the U.S. Supreme Court issued decisions that are sure to be consequential for the balance of power between the three branches of the U.S. federal government.
September 19, 2024
Approximately 50 lawyers, judges, law professors, and technology experts gathered at the D.C. Bar headquarters on September 16 for the Bar’s second annual AI Summit, exploring how the legal profession can maximize use of AI technology while recognizing the ethical issues surrounding it.
September 16, 2024
On September 12 the District of Columbia Superior Court issued Promulgation Order 24-04 amending Rule 52 of the Rules Governing Domestic Relations Proceedings.
September 11, 2024
The D.C. Judicial Nomination Commission is inviting comments from the bench, bar, and public regarding the qualifications of nine candidates for the pending vacancy on D.C. Superior Court created by the retirement of Judge Anita Josey-Herring.
September 11, 2024
On September 11 the Superior Court of the District of Columbia issued Administrative Order 24-13, appointing a temporary panel of retired Criminal Justice Act (CJA) attorneys to represent witnesses called to appear before the grand jury.
September 09, 2024
On September 6 the Superior Court of the District of Columbia issued Administrative Order 24-12 authorizing the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) to inspect, compile, and analyze data on criminal justice and juvenile justice systems so it can regularly publish aggregate data pursuant to DC Law 25-175.
September 06, 2024
On September 4 the Superior Court of the District of Columbia issued Administrative Order 24-11 finalizing the Criminal Justice Act (CJA)/Counsel for Child Abuse and Neglect (CCAN) Investigator Panel.
September 04, 2024
Someone wandering into Georgetown University Law Center’s Supreme Court Institute on the morning of August 27 might have thought this was another of the law school’s moot court competitions. What’s different about this particular moot court, however, was that Ford and the other students arguing motions before a panel of judges had all been formerly incarcerated.
August 29, 2024
On August 28 the Superior Court of the District of Columbia issued Administrative Order 24-10 regarding compensation for attorneys appointed under the D.C. Criminal Justice Act (CJA), Counsel for Child Abuse and Neglect (CCAN), and Guardianship Fund.
August 19, 2024
On August 19, D.C. Superior Court Chief Judge Anita Josey-Herring administered the oath of office to new Associate Judge Charles J. Willoughby Jr. and Magistrate Judge Risa Berkower.
