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Michele Zavos Wins William J. Brennan Jr. Award
Michele Zavos Wins William J. Brennan Jr. Award
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/michele-zavos-wins-william-j-brennan-jr-award
D.C. Court of Appeals Seeks Comments on Proposed Amendments to Rule 46
D.C. Court of Appeals Seeks Comments on Proposed Amendments to Rule 46
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/d-c-court-of-appeals-seeks-comments-on-proposed-am
Bianca Garcia Named Executive Director of the Judicial Nomination Commission
Bianca Garcia Named Executive Director of the Judicial Nomination Commission
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/bianca-garcia-named-executive-director-of-the-judi
GW Law Wins 2021 D.C. Cup Moot Court Competition
On February 26, George Washington University Law School students Talia Citron and Elizabeth Hummel won the 2021 D.C. Cup Moot Court Competition, besting five other law school teams.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/gw-law-wins-2021-d-c-cup-moot-court-competition
Superior Court Issues Order Regarding Evaluation of Juvenile Restorative Justice Program
On March 4, the Superior Court of the District of Columbia issued Administrative Order 21-01 authorizing the Office of the Attorney General of the District of Columbia (OAG) to share only de-identified case records and law enforcement records of juveniles in the delinquency system for the purposes of evaluating its restorative justice prosecution program.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/superior-court-issues-order-regarding-evaluation-o
Court Adopts Permanent Amendments to District Bar Admission Rules
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.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/court-adopts-permanent-amendments-to-district-bar-
D.C. Courts Adopt New Employee Dispute Resolution Plan
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.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/d-c-courts-adopt-new-employee-dispute-resolution-p
Superior Court Proposes Changes to Rules for Small Claims and Conciliation Branch
The D.C. Superior Court Rules Committee recently reviewed proposed amendments to the court’s Rules of Procedure for the Small Claims and Conciliation Branch 3, 4, 18, and 19. In general the changes highlight new requirements included in emergency, temporary, and permanent legislation amending D.C. Code § 28-3814 (Debt collection).
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/superior-court-proposes-changes-to-rules-for-small
Superior Court Seeks Comment on Amendments to Criminal Rule 43 Regarding Remote Appearance
The D.C. Superior Court is seeking comment on proposed amendments to Criminal Rule 43 that will expand the court’s authority to permit a defendant to appear remotely. The amended rule also clarifies when a defendant must be physically present, when the defendant may participate remotely, and when a proceeding may occur in a defendant’s absence.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/superior-court-seeks-comment-on-amendments-to-crim
Superior Court Issues Order on Mandatory E-Filing
On October 31 the Superior Court of the District of Columbia converted to a new case management and electronic filing system. Accordingly, the court issued Administrative Order 22-30, stating that e-filing is required for cases in its Civil Division (including the Landlord and Tenant Branch and Small Claims and Conciliation Branch), Probate Division, and Tax Division, except as provided by a Superior Court rule or administrative order.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/superior-court-issues-order-on-mandatory-e-filing