July 24, 2020
D.C. Bar Names Erum Mirza as Its First In-House General Counsel
The District of Columbia Bar has named Erum Mirza as its first in-house general counsel.
July 23, 2020
Judges Morin, Broderick Seek Senior Status
The D.C. Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure is reviewing the qualifications and fitness of D.C. Superior Court Chief Judge Robert E. Morin and Associate Judge Patricia A. Broderick.
July 16, 2020
Panel Discusses Presidential Powers in D.C. After Lafayette Square Protests
The White House’s show of force in ejecting protestors from Lafayette Square on June 1 has spurred civil rights advocates to bring suit on behalf of protestors, presenting the questions of which laws were improperly invoked and what rights need bolstering in the aftermath of the clampdown.
July 10, 2020
Voting Rights Restored to the District’s Incarcerated
The D.C. Council has restored the voting rights of Washington, D.C., residents who are incarcerated for felony convictions as part of the D.C. Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2020 (B23-0774) passed on July 7.
July 08, 2020
Superior Court Orders Address Remote Proceedings and Presence of Parties
The Superior Court of the District of Columbia issued a pair of orders on July 6, 2020, approving temporary amendments to Superior Court rules relating to remote proceedings and the presence of parties.
July 01, 2020
D.C. Bar to Install New Leaders, Honor Award Winners in Virtual Celebration
To ensure everyone’s safety during the pandemic, the D.C. Bar will hold its 2020 Celebration of Leadership virtually on July 30, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. EST.
July 01, 2020
Law Firms Band Together to Fight Racism
More than 150 law firms around the country have formed a coalition to fight systemic racism by leveraging the resources of the private bar and partnering with legal services organizations.
July 01, 2020
Copyright ‘Wild West’: DJ Livestreaming During Quarantine
While several cities around the country have begun to loosen restrictions during the COVID-19 crisis, many entertainment venues that normally host large gatherings are still shut down. Within this creative ecosystem are musicians, dancers, actors, and DJs, all of whom have had to pivot.
June 22, 2020
Board on Professional Responsibility Conducts Oral Arguments and Hearings Via Zoom
The D.C. Court of Appeals Board on Professional Responsibility issued Administrative Order 2020-6 on June 11, 2020, addressing ongoing efforts in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
June 17, 2020
Board of Governors Issues Statement on Bar Exam
On June 10, 2020, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals issued an order announcing that its Committee on Admissions has scheduled an online, remote D.C. bar exam for October 5 and 6. This exam will be held in lieu of the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) previously scheduled for September 2020.
