» On April 26, 2013, the Judicial Nomination Commission announced that it is seeking comments from interested persons on the qualifications of Chief Judge Eric T. Washington for redesignation as Chief Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. Chief Judge Washington’s current four-year term as Chief Judge ends in August 2013. To read
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» On March 19, 2013, President Barack Obama nominated Michael Kenny O’Keefe and Robert D. Okun to serve as Associate Judges on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Mr. O’Keefe is a solo practitioner in the areas of criminal defense and family law. Mr. Okun currently serves as the Chief of the Special Proceedings
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» On February 28, 2013, The Blog of LegalTimes published an article reporting that the D.C. Courts anticipate that the budget sequester imposed by Congress will not cause layoffs or furloughs of court personnel. To read the article click here. » On February 26, 2013, the Judicial Nomination Commission announced a judicial vacancy on the Superior
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» On January 18, 2013, the District of Columbia enacted the “Access to Justice for Bicyclists Act of 2012″ which provides bicyclists with additional rights to relief for civil assault and battery by motorists. To read a brief article about the legislation, click here. » On January 11, 2013, The Washington Post reported that WMATA has
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