Superior Court Issues Orders Regarding CJA Panel Members

April 29, 2025

Judicial & Bar Conference Offers Look Into the Future of Law

By John Murph

Artificial intelligence and its impact on the legal profession was the central topic of discussion at the 2025 Judicial & Bar Conference on April 25 that drew nearly 500 attendees.

April 24, 2025

Superior Court Amends Civil Procedure Rules 12 and 28-I

On April 23 the District of Columbia Superior Court issued Promulgation Order 25-01 amending Rules of Civil Procedure 12 and 28-I.

April 14, 2025

Court of Appeals Amends Rules Regarding Access to Electronic Information, Prosecutorial Disclosure, and Oversight of Nonlawyer Assistants

By Jeremy Conrad

On April 7 the District of Columbia Court of Appeals announced amendments to D.C. Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1 (Competence), 1.6 (Confidentiality of Information), 3.8 (Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor), 4.4 (Respect for Rights of Third Persons), and 5.3 (Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants).

April 09, 2025

JNC Recommends Three Candidates for Superior Court Vacancy

The District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission has recommended to the president three candidates for a judicial vacancy on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia created by the retirement of Judge Jonathan H. Pittman. The president has 60 days to select a nominee to fill this vacancy.