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Court of Appeals Updates Operations During COVID-19 Crisis

On May 21, 2020, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals issued an order addressing court operations through June 30 in response to the COVID-19 crisis.

https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/court-of-appeals-updates-operations-during-covid-1

Superior Court Approves Amendments to Civil Procedure Rules

On March 9 the Board of Judges of the D.C. Superior Court approved amendments to Rules of Civil Procedure 4, 5, 5-III, 10-I, 12-I, 16, 40-III, and 45.

https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/superior-court-approves-amendments-to-civil-proced

Judicial & Bar Conference Focuses on Representation During Pandemic

The second day of the biennial Judicial & Bar Conference, held virtually this year on April 22–23, continued the discussion of the pandemic’s impacts on legal practice with sessions examining the positive and negative effects on client representation under such unusual circumstances.

https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/judicial-bar-conference-focuses-on-representation-

Attorney of the Day Uncovers Fraud and Stops Eviction

Each year, the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center helps more than 2,500 tenants avoid eviction, improve their housing conditions, and more.

https://www.dcbar.org/pro-bono/news/attorney-of-the-day-uncovers-fraud-and-stops-evict

Women Attorneys Learn About Obstacles, Considerations in Running for Political Office

On July 30 the D.C. Bar Communities hosted part two of its inaugural Legislative Women’s Collective, where attendees heard inspiring yet candid stories from the keynote speakers and received practical guidance on the ethical considerations of running for office.

https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/women-attorneys-learn-about-obstacles,-considerati

Superior Court to Hold Town Hall Meetings on Civil Division Operations

The D.C. Superior Court will hold three virtual town hall events in the coming week relating to its draft plan reimagining the Civil Division’s courtroom operations in a post-pandemic environment.

https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/superior-court-to-hold-town-hall-meetings-on-civil

Superior Court Proposes Changes to Criminal Procedure Rule 5

The D.C. Superior Court Rules Committee has completed its review of proposed amendments to Rule 5 of the Superior Court Rules of Criminal Procedure.

https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/superior-court-proposes-changes-to-criminal-proced

D.C. Bar Announces 2022 Annual Award Winners

The District of Columbia Bar congratulates the winners of its 2022 Annual Awards, honoring individuals and organizations whose work helped ensure the advancement of the profession and enrichment of the legal community. The awardees’ contributions include the promotion of important social justice issues, the provision of volunteer services that expand access to justice, and the development of projects and initiatives that support these goals.

https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/d-c-bar-announces-2022-annual-award-winners

Tax Conference Explores Plans for a More Just, Sustainable Future

The D.C. Bar Taxation Community’s 2022 Tax Legislative and Regulatory Update conference, held virtually on May 4 and 5, included many sessions that considered how tax attorneys can help their clients work toward a future that is not only profitable, but also socially responsible.

https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/tax-conference-explores-plans-for-a-more-just,-sus

Webinar Explores Role of IFIs in Ukraine Postwar Recovery

As war rages on in Ukraine, discussions have turned to how the international community can assist the country in its rebuilding efforts.

https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/webinar-explores-role-of-ifis-in-ukraine-postwar-r

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