Superior Court Issues Orders Regarding CJA Panel Members

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).

April 09, 2025

JNC Recommends Three Candidates for Superior Court Vacancy

The District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission has recommended to the president three candidates for a judicial vacancy on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia created by the retirement of Judge Jonathan H. Pittman. The president has 60 days to select a nominee to fill this vacancy.

April 09, 2025

D.C. Court of Appeals Seeks Attorneys to Handle Criminal Appeals

The D.C. Court of Appeals is seeking attorneys to represent low-income appellants in criminal appeals on both paid and pro bono basis.

April 08, 2025

D.C. Bar Announces 2025 Award Winners

By John Murph

The D.C. Bar has selected the winners of its 2025 Annual Awards honoring individuals and organizations whose outstanding work and exceptional projects benefited Bar membership, enriched the legal community, and expanded access to justice. The following awardees made important contributions to the advancement of the legal profession and provided critical assistance to the District’s most vulnerable populations.