October 28, 2021
On October 27 the Superior Court of the District of Columbia issued Administrative Order 21-14 extending the deadline for Criminal Justice Act and Council for Child Abuse and Neglect Investigative Panel members to obtain background checks due to delays associated with COVID-19. The panel members must submit updated FBI and local background checks by June 30, 2022, to obtain certification of good standing.
May 19, 2026
The D.C. Court of Appeals debuted a 360-degree virtual courthouse tour offering the public, lawyers, and educators an interactive look at appellate history and procedure.
May 14, 2026
D.C. Bar lawyers and law firms can comment by August 12, 2026 on proposed amendments to Rules 5.3, 5.4, and 5.7 governing nonlawyer ownership and fee sharing.
May 13, 2026
D.C. Bar CLE Employment Law Conference featured Tom Perez and expert panels on federal workforce reductions, DEI litigation, and civil service protections.
May 13, 2026
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals announced on May 12 that it is considering amending D.C. App. R. 31(a)(1) to clarify the timing of reply brief filing.
