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News Briefs: October 2014

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» On October 2, 2014, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals issued an order amending Appellate Rule 48, which concerns legal assistance provided by law students, and Bar Rule XI, Section 1(a), which delineates the Court of Appeals’ jurisdiction in disciplinary matters. To view the order, click here.

»  On October 7, 2014, the District of Columbia enacted legislation to amend the statute of limitations applicable to third-person negligence claims brought by recipients of workers’ compensation. The legislation is subject to a 30-day period of congressional review. To view the legislation, click here.

» On October 10, 2014, the Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure announced that, in accordance with its recommendations, Judge John M. Steadman was reappointed as a Senior Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, and that Judges Ronald P. Werthein and Peter H. Wolf were reappointed as Senior Judges of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. To view the announcement, click here.

» On October 14, 2014, the Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure announced that it has begun reviews of Judges Michael W. Farrell, Theodore R. Newman Jr., and William C. Pryor, each of whom is seeking reappointment as a Senior Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. To view the announcement, click here.

» On October 24, 2014, the Superior Court of the District of Columbia announced that it has released a new handbook for parties in civil cases who are not represented by counsel. To view the press release, click here. To view the handbook, click here.

» On October 28, 2014, the Superior Court of the District of Columbia issued Administrative Order 14-17 which updates the pairing of active judges with retired or senior judges. To view the order, click here.

 


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