May 21, 2021
On May 20 the D.C. Courts announced the adoption of a new employee dispute resolution (EDR) plan as part of its efforts to foster a respectful workplace and ensure that concerns about fair employment practices can be openly and safely discussed.
May 20, 2021
A District of Columbia Court of Appeals order issued on May 13 made permanent a number of emergency amendments to Rule 46 (Admission to the Bar) that were implemented on November 19, 2020.
May 20, 2021
Law firms’ leave policies often exceed federal standards, but there is room for improvement regarding benefits for men and nontraditional family structures, according to a 2021 inaugural Parental Leave Survey by Major, Lindsey & Africa. The legal search firm presented its findings on May 14 at a National Association for Law Placement webinar, featuring the managing directors of its various offices.
May 18, 2021
On May 17 the D.C. Superior Court Board of Judges issued Rule Promulgation Order 21-04 enacting Rule of Criminal Procedure 62.
May 13, 2021
On May 11 the District Task Force on Jails & Justice, an independent advisory body to the Council for Court Excellence (CCE), presented a briefing on its proposals to overhaul the District’s jails and justice system in the next 10 years.
May 12, 2021
The California Lawyers Association (CLA) and the D.C. Bar shared crucial findings from a groundbreaking research project that offers insight into the personal and workplace risk factors for mental health problems, substance use, and attrition among practicing attorneys.
May 10, 2021
The D.C. Bar’s Communities and Lawyer Assistance Program marked Well-Being Week in Law (May 3–7) and Mental Health Awareness Month by hosting their first Spring Wellness Fair on May 6. The virtual event featured several nationally renowned life coaches and former attorneys who talked about the mental, emotional, and physical challenges many legal professionals encounter.
May 07, 2021
The Superior Court of the District of Columbia recently completed its review of proposed amendments to Rules 9 and 13 of the Crime Victims Compensation Program, removing the itemized list of eligible expenses as well as the requirements to provide a Social Security number and a Medical Expense and Treatment Verification Form.
May 07, 2021
The D.C. Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure is inviting comments on the qualifications and fitness of Chief Judge Anna Blackburne-Rigsby, who is seeking reappointment as associate judge of the D.C. Court of Appeals for another 15-year term. Blackburne-Rigsby’s current term expires August 14, 2021.
May 06, 2021
I want to share something that’s been on my mind lately. I’ve been a D.C. Bar member for more than 20 years, and in that time I’ve witnessed the critical contributions the Pro Bono Center makes in our community.
