April 26, 2022
Superior Court Proposes Changes to Criminal Procedure Rule 5
The D.C. Superior Court Rules Committee has completed its review of proposed amendments to Rule 5 of the Superior Court Rules of Criminal Procedure.
April 19, 2022
Superior Court Deletes Civil Arbitration Program Rules
On April 19 the D.C. Superior Court Board of Judges issued Rule Promulgation Order 22-07 approving deletion of the Superior Court Civil Arbitration Program Rules, effective immediately.
April 15, 2022
Judicial Nomination Commission Announces Superior Court Vacancy
On April 14 the D.C. Judicial Nomination Commission (JNC) announced a vacancy on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia resulting from the retirement of Judge Fern Flanagan Saddler, effective April 22, 2022.
April 13, 2022
D.C. Circuit Court Seeks Committee Candidates
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit is seeking to fill vacancies on the Advisory Committee on Admissions and Grievances and the Advisory Committee on Procedures. Also, the Judicial Conference of the District of Columbia Circuit has at least one vacancy on its Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services.
April 12, 2022
Superior Court Enacts Amendments to Civil Procedure Rules
On April 11 the D.C. Superior Court Board of Judges issued Rule Promulgation Order 22-06 approving amendments to Superior Court Rules of Civil Procedure 8, 40-III, 55, and 56.
April 05, 2022
D.C. Courts Advisory Committee Addresses Judicial Participation in Fundraising Activities
On March 28 the Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct of the District of Columbia Courts issued Advisory Opinion No. 15 on use of a judge’s name on the letterhead of organizations engaged in fundraising appeals or membership solicitation, as well as judicial involvement in applications for grants.
April 04, 2022
Submit Comments on Candidates for Superior Court Appointments
The D.C. Judicial Nomination Commission is inviting comments from the bench, bar, and public regarding the qualifications of 21 candidates for pending vacancies on the D.C. Superior Court created by the retirement of Judge William M. Jackson and anticipated retirement of Judge Gerald I. Fisher.
March 31, 2022
D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center Names Kelli Neptune as New Executive Director
The D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center, the largest provider of pro bono legal help in the District of Columbia, has appointed Kelli Neptune as its new executive director.
March 31, 2022
USAID’s Susan Pascocello Wins 2022 Rosenberg Award
The D.C. Bar has selected Susan K. Pascocello, senior advisor at the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Office of the General Counsel, as the 2022 recipient of its Beatrice Rosenberg Award for Excellence in Government Service.
March 30, 2022
Superior Court Proposes Amendments to Rules of Civil Procedure
The D.C. Superior Court Rules Committee has completed its review of proposed amendments to Superior Court Rules of Civil Procedure 3-I, 5, 10-I, 39, 40-I, and 79.
