Temporary Panel of Retired CJA Attorneys Appointed as Counsel for Grand Jury Appearances

April 30, 2025

D.C. Courts Release 2024 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll

Chief Judge Anna Blackburne-Rigsby of the D.C. Court of Appeals and Chief Judge Milton C. Lee, Jr., of the D.C. Superior Court have released the 14th annual Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, recognizing the contributions of those D.C. Bar members and other lawyers authorized to perform pro bono legal work in the District of Columbia who completed 50 hours or more of pro bono service during the prior calendar year.

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).