October 13, 2022
D.C. Superior Court’s New E-Filing System Goes Live October 31
The D.C. Superior Court is transitioning from the CaseFileXpress e-filing portal to eFileDC, which goes live October 31.
October 13, 2022
Superior Court Seeks Comment on Amendments to Domestic Relations and Juvenile Rules
The D.C. Superior Court is seeking comment on proposed amendments to Rules 4 and 43 of the Superior Court Rules Governing Domestic Relations Proceedings as well as to Rules 9 and 43 of the Rules Governing Juvenile Proceedings.
September 30, 2022
D.C. Bar President Ellen Jakovic Stresses Crucial Role of LAPs to Promote Attorney Well-Being
As the legal profession continues to push for culture change to improve lawyer health and well-being, D.C. Bar President Ellen Jakovic underscored the important work of lawyer assistance programs (LAPs) at bar associations across the country to assist legal professionals dealing with stress, substance use, and trauma.
September 29, 2022
Superior Court Extends Application Deadline for Probate Fiduciary Panel
On September 28 the Superior Court of the District of Columbia issued Administrative Order 22-26 setting the schedule for initial reestablishment of the Probate Fiduciary Panel, set for February 6, 2023.
September 26, 2022
Experts Predict Another Transformative Supreme Court Term
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decisions in its 2021–2022 term shifted the ground under U.S. law, greatly impacting courts, governmental actions, and individuals’ rights regarding speech, religion, guns, and, most dramatically, access to abortion. Court watchers predict more consequential decisions in the upcoming term beginning this October.
September 26, 2022
Washington Lawyer Wins Two NABE Luminary Awards
For the third time in a row, the D.C. Bar’s Washington Lawyer magazine won best publication among large bars at the National Association of Bar Executives (NABE) Communication Section’s 2022 Luminary Awards in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on September 23.
September 20, 2022
Conference Examines Historical and Contemporary Issues Around Vaccines
Legal and health experts, academics, and others gathered at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School on September 15–16 for the first National Vaccine Law Conference, examining the social, legal, and policy considerations associated with vaccinations from historical, current, and future perspectives.
September 19, 2022
CAIR Coalition Honors Pro Bono Immigrant Rights Advocates at Annual Awards
On September 14, the Capital Area Immigrants’ Rights (CAIR) Coalition honored Arnold & Porter retired partner Lawrence Schneider with its inaugural Lifetime Advocate Award for his impactful contributions to the organization.
September 15, 2022
From Starting a Hive to Going Into Dark Social, Practice 360° Looks at Ways to Build Community
On September 14 the D.C. Bar Practice Management Advisory Service held its annual Practice 360°, a daylong program addressing a wide array of issues that impact solo and small firm practitioners.
September 07, 2022
D.C. Bar Leaders to Join Well-Being Experts at ABA Lawyer Assistance Conference
Lawyer assistance program (LAP) professionals from around the nation will gather in Washington, D.C., on September 20–22 to explore how best to assist legal professionals in managing stress, dealing with addiction, and coping with trauma.
