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Bar Seeks Comment on Proposed Amendments to D.C. Rule 1.15
The D.C. Bar Rules of Professional Conduct Review Committee is seeking public comment on a proposal to amend D.C. Rule of Professional Conduct 1.15(e) and related commentary. Comments are due by close of business on January 31, 2023.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/bar-seeks-comment-on-proposed-amendments-to-d-c-ru
Lili Kazemi Develops Fitness and Wellness Blueprint for Busy Legal Professionals
D.C. Bar member Lili Kazemi talks about her holistic approach to wellness and how professionals can build a more satisfying and sustainable personal fitness regimen, the subject of her upcoming book.
Superior Court Seeks Comment on Amendments to Landlord and Tenant Branch Rules
The D.C. Superior Court is seeking comment on proposed amendments to Rules 3, 3-I, 3-II, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 13-I, 14-I, 14-II, and 16 of the Superior Court Rules of Procedure for the Landlord and Tenant Branch.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/superior-court-seeks-comment-on-amendments-to-land
World Justice Project’s Elizabeth Andersen: Bars Have Critical Role to Play in Advancing Rule of Law
Every year since 2008, the World Justice Project has been tracking and measuring how well countries around the world adhere to the universal principles of the rule of law, drawing upon the experiences and perception of more than 154,000 people and experts in 140 countries.
With AI Rising, Experts Explore Its Impact on Lawyering
On May 4, Sharon Nelson and John Simek, president and vice president, respectively, of Sensei Enterprises, talked about the implications of ChatGPT during the virtual program “The Rise of AI in the Legal Profession: Lawyers Brace for Impact,” presented by the D.C. Bar Practice Management Advisory Service.
Seth Price on AI: It Is the Real Deal, Not a Fire Drill
Seth Price frequently speaks and writes about leveraging new opportunities created by emerging technologies, while guarding against the ethical and business risks posed by their usage.
All Eyes on SCOTUS as It Prepares to Tackle Hot-Button Issues in New Term
As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to start its new term Monday, legal experts are paying close attention to the big cases before the justices while reviewing the Court’s most consequential decisions in 2022–2023.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/all-eyes-on-scotus-as-it-prepares-to-tackle-hot-bu
Rule I. Organization of the Bar of the District of Columbia
Rule I. Organization of the Bar of the District of Columbia
Judge Adrienne Noti Takes Oath as Newest D.C. Superior Court Judge
On March 25, Judge Adrienne Jennings Noti was sworn in as associate judge of D.C. Superior Court, which she previously served as magistrate judge for almost 10 years.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/judge-adrienne-noti-takes-oath-as-newest-d-c-super
The Climate Necessity Defense: A Catch-22 in the Age of Activism
In recent years, a growing number of climate change activists engaging in civil disobedience have asserted the “climate necessity defense,” building on a long tradition of political advocacy in the courtroom.
At Celebration of Leadership, D.C. Bar Welcomes Shaun M. Snyder as 53rd President
Shaun M. Snyder, CEO of the National Association of State Treasurers, was sworn in as 53rd president of the D.C. Bar on June 20 at the Celebration of Leadership, the Bar’s annual dinner and awards presentation at the Westin Washington, DC Downtown Hotel.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/at-celebration-of-leadership,-d-c-bar-welcomes-sha
Future Planning & Probate Program
You can get legal help completing basic documents to plan for the future. These are documents individuals may need to maintain control over their lives as they age, or in the event they become incapacitated, or pass away.
https://www.dcbar.org/pro-bono/free-legal-help/help-for-individuals/future-planning-probate-program
